Internal Communications Manager

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Internal Communication Manager to join our People and Communications team at Westpac. This role sits within a team of Internal Communications Managers accountable for working together under the leadership of the Senior Manager Internal Communications & Channels.

You will be a trusted internal communications partner to a portfolio of business units, holding end-to-end accountability for their communications strategy and the execution of the strategy with the alignment and distribution of any communications targeted at enterprise level. You will provide strategic counsel and constructive challenge on the narrative, sequencing, tone and audience impact of communications, and alignment to our communications principles.

This role contributes to the management of incident communications.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Energy and drive.

• A solutions approach with a learning mindset

• Experience in advising and influencing senior stakeholders; able to provide constructive challenge and manage ambiguity, competing priorities and sensitive issues

• Strong stakeholder management and ability to build trusted relationships across a broad portfolio

• Experience leading internal communications for large-scale transformation and organisational change, including narrative development, leader communications, engagement strategies and adoption campaigns

• Creative and innovative in approach

• Proven ability to manage high-risk / high-sensitivity communications, including incident communications with appropriate escalation, approvals and controls

• Advanced writing and editorial capability, with experience writing for a range of channels including video scripts and online channels

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or equivalent experience

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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