Manager - Communications

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa. Te Momo Tūranga | Contract: Permanent, full time. Te Wāhi |Where: Auckland or Wellington Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring : We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030. With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces. Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity As Chorus continues its journey to becoming a more purpose-led business, this newly created role will help bring our Corporate Affairs & Sustainability strategy to life, building trust, strengthening reputation and creating value for Chorus and Aotearoa through the power of connectivity. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, you’ll shape how Aotearoa views Chorus, fibre and the role it plays in our daily lives. You will lead a small but mighty team of communications professionals who are focussed on protecting and strengthening our social licence, embedding purpose into our external persona and supporting key business initiatives with their communications expertise. Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience You are a collaborative and pragmatic communications leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking, trusted advice and hands-on delivery. To step into this role, you'll bring: Experience leading a communications, external affairs or media relations team Proven success developing and delivering strategic communications plans on a range of issues that strengthen reputation and build trust Strong media relations experience, including navigating sensitive, complex or high-profile issues dynamically Experience providing communications counsel to executives and senior leaders People leadership experience, with a focus on coaching, developing and supporting high-performing teams Strong stakeholder management skills, sound judgement and the ability to know when to lead and when to escalate If you're energised by the opportunity to shape trusted narratives, build confidence in critical infrastructure and help bring a purpose-led strategy to life, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help enable better futures for Aotearoa through connectivity. Mō mātou | About us We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow. With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets : Be bold, ignite growth , Honour our past, reimagine our future , and Connect communities, empower people . We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same. With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance. Nōu te mana | Work your way We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly . If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot! He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi. We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application. We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that.  If you’re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply. Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.