Advisor Communications

JOB DESCRIPTION
Advisor Communications (Māori)

ROLE TITLE Advisor Communications (Māori)
SECTION/DIVISION: Communications Services, Communications Advisory Service
REPORTS TO: Manager. Communications Advisory Service
DIRECT REPORTS (FTE): Nil
INDIRECT REPORTS (FTE): Nil
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF Produce internal and external communications with a Māori focus or
THE ROLE: component for the University, its stakeholders and media, in line with
Communications' strategies and the Māori Strategic Framework. Respond to
Māori media enquiries in a manner that enhances the University's positive
public (Māori) profile and outstanding reputation.
This role is part of the Communications Services Division, flexibly providing

communications related services, across the University. A client focused, service
excellence delivery orientation is critical to success in this role.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Produce stories for University publications and on-line platforms, such as: The
Spin Off; He Kitenga; Otago Magazine; Otago staff bulletin and others.
Prepare well written, appropriately targeted material on University Māori-

specific public issues or matters relevant to the Māori Strategic Framework, to
best manage situations arising.
Promote the use and integration of the Māori Strategic Framework throughout
the University’s campuses on the University’s internal channels.
Build strong productive working relationships with media representatives at a

national level, and produce news releases and pitch stories for Māori media
outlets.
Liaise with Māori media to ensure that relevant research and staff with
expertise in Māori are promoted to a very high standard in the media.
Monitor, maintain and update data and information sources and records. Keep
up-to-date with Government policy, tertiary trends, and news and Māori media.
Build and maintain effective, positive working relationships with staff and work
closely with Communications colleagues to best promote internal and external
communications with a Māori focus or component.
Support research staff with media training to enable them to be confident and
capable spokespeople in the Māori media. Run media training sessions for staff
as required.
Work closely with the Office of Māori Development to ensure strategies and
initiatives are appropriately considered, included and implemented through
internal and external communications.
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Collaborate with Communications Advisor (Pacific) on matters affecting both te
ao Māori and Pacific Peoples.
Collaborate with the Internal Communications social media team and advise on
how the University best engages on-line with Māori audiences.
Perform DHSO, first aid and/or fire warden duties (if required).
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal

Office of Māori Development
Māori Academic Staff Caucus (Te Poutama Māori)
Communications Services teams
Research Advisory teams
Marketing Services Division staff
Leaders, managers and staff
Students
External
Media representatives, organisations and agencies
Key participants in the Māori community
Whānau and parents
Otago University Students' Association, Te Roopū Māori
Government Departments, institutions and agencies
QUALIFICATIONS & Essential

EXPERIENCE: Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
3+ years’ professional experience in public relations, journalism or a business
communications role.
Effective networks and proven experience working with Māori media.
Proven good judgement in relation to news stories.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion.
Preferred
Tertiary qualification in journalism or public relations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND High proficiency in te reo Māori

KNOWLEDGE: High proficiency in the use of standard application software such as the
Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge in the use of on-line and social media platforms
Knowledge of the external network of Māori media
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A flexible approach to working hours is necessary due to the 24/7 nature of the
media and in emergency situations. Travel outside of Dunedin can be required.
DIRECT BUDGET Nil

ACCOUNTABILITY:
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Act and work in a manner compliant with current health and safety at work
legislation and University procedures, frameworks and guidelines. Role model
safe behaviour and practices, share the responsibility to prevent harm and
contribute to a safe campus and work environment, including raising workplace
health and safety concerns for self, students, visitors and other staff.
SUSTAINABILITY: Act in a manner consistent with the University’s sustainability commitments;

role-modelling sustainable practices, with a particular emphasis on minimising
the environmental impact of day-to-day activities.
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Capability Name Level
CAPABILITY FRAMEWORK:ILITY
Capability Group Capability Name Level
Communicate Effectively Adept
Commit to Customer Service Adept

ENGAGE
Work Collaboratively Foundational
Influence and Negotiate Foundational
Deliver Results Intermediate
Plan and Prioritise Foundational

ENABLE
Think and Solve Problems Intermediate
Demonstrate Accountability Intermediate
Display Resilience and Courage Intermediate
Act with Integrity Intermediate

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Manage Self Intermediate
Value Diversity Intermediate
Te Reo Advanced
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Tikanga Māori Adept

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Advisor Communications (Māori)

SECTION/DIVISION: Communications Services, Communications Advisory Service

REPORTS TO: Manager. Communications Advisory Service

DIRECT REPORTS (FTE): Nil

INDIRECT REPORTS (FTE): Nil

This role is part of the Communications Services Division, flexibly providing

Prepare well written, appropriately targeted material on University Māori-

Build strong productive working relationships with media representatives at a

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal

QUALIFICATIONS & Essential

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND High proficiency in te reo Māori

DIRECT BUDGET Nil

SUSTAINABILITY: Act in a manner consistent with the University’s sustainability commitments;

Commit to Customer Service Adept

Influence and Negotiate Foundational

Deliver Results Intermediate

Plan and Prioritise Foundational

Demonstrate Accountability Intermediate

Display Resilience and Courage Intermediate

Act with Integrity Intermediate

Value Diversity Intermediate

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