Communications Coordinator

About Hato Hone St John

Since 1885, Hato Hone St John has been dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of communities across New Zealand. With nearly 12,000 staff members nationwide, the organisation offers a wide range of services from emergency 111 response to health education and monitoring, making a meaningful impact every day.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the Communications Business Partners and the broader Communications & Public Affairs team. This important role involves hands-on coordination, content creation, channel management, and providing operational communications assistance. You will collaborate across teams to ensure all communications—internal and external including social media—are effective, timely, engaging, and aligned with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational assistance to Communications Business Partners.
• Assist in implementing communication plans, campaigns, and associated tactical activities.
• Monitor timelines, actions, and approvals to guarantee on-time delivery of communications.
• Draft materials and develop content tailored for both internal and external platforms.
• Support media coordination and conduct media monitoring when necessary.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an organised, proactive communications professional comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree in communications, media, or a related field with relevant experience; or between one to three years in communications, marketing, or content roles.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and keen attention to detail, adept at engaging diverse audiences through both traditional and new media channels.
• Proficiency in digital media and content creation.
• The foresight to anticipate team needs, manage simultaneous deadlines and stakeholders effectively, and demonstrate a collaborative team approach.

Additional Details

This is a permanent, full-time, onsite position based in Wellington. Hato Hone St John embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, supporting inclusive participation throughout recruitment. Accommodations for accessibility needs are available upon request.

Applications close Thursday, 22nd October. For confidential inquiries, contact Lindsey Frankland via email.