Career Opportunities: Communications Lead (5024) Requisition ID 5024 - Posted - Mount Maunganui - Marketing, Media & Communications - Permanent • Strategic communications role in a supportive and highly engaged team • New role supporting a wide range business initiatives at an exciting time for Ballance • Competitive remuneration and great benefits. WHY BALLANCE? Rewarding the great work of our team is important, which is why we offer a range of benefits for you and your family including: • Free Life, Income and Trauma Insurance. • Free Medical Insurance for you and your immediate family. • Access to free confidential support services including EAP. • On-going learning and development opportunities. • Job security and excellent career progression opportunities. • Excellent Parental Leave benefits. ABOUT THE ROLE The Communications Lead supports the business by taking a leading role in driving the development and delivery of proactive, innovative and responsive strategies to protect and enhance the profile and relevance of the Ballance group. This senior position is responsible for strategic communications planning and delivery along with managing key communication functions, acting as 2IC as required and ensuring effective internal and external communications that align with organisational goals. Key focus areas include: • Strategic communications planning, media relations proactive PR • Issues and crisis management • Internal communications • Government relations. ABOUT YOU You will be highly motivated and outcomes-driven, be process-driven with excellent attention to detail. You'll be able to build strong relationships easily across the organisation and be ready help lead a high performing team. To be considered for this role, you will have the following: • Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications studies • Ability to manage busy workload in a fast-paced environment, working on many projects at once • An established track record (10+ years) in communications or public relations, with a focus on external relations and corporate communications • Can demonstrate strong experience in strategic communications, issues and crisis management, stakeholder management, internal communications and media relations • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences. ABOUT US We love New Zealand, and we care about our country's growth, our land, and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day. Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential. Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference. Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd love for you to join us – "Together, creating the best soil and food on Earth". Applications close 20 October 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr