COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST – MOUNT MAUNGANUI Do you enjoy writing and a wide variety of work to get stuck into? Great role with internal and Shareholder comms focus. Highly supportive team, competitive remuneration, and excellent benefits for you and your family. 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 As a key member of the External Relations team, you will play a role in protecting and enhancing the reputation of the Ballance group. The Communications Specialist supports the External Relations team to deliver on its strategy to enhance the organisation's reputation, engage stakeholders, and support business objectives. With a focus on driving internal and Shareholder communications, you will also get involved in developing and implementing effective communication plans to support business initiatives. Further responsibilities include supporting issues management, government relations, social media, corporate affairs, and proactive PR. You will have the opportunity to support consent processes and ESG activities. 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 play a role in a high performing team. To be considered for this role, you will have the following: Tertiary qualification in journalism or communications studies Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with strong attention to detail with top-notch proofreading capability Ability to influence across an organisation 5+ years in a communications, public relations, or related role Experience in stakeholder management and excellent writing capability Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a varied portfolio of responsibility. ABOUT US We love New Zealand, and we care about our 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 3 November 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr