COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR - ALL-ROUNDER WITH AN INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS FOCUS


Ētahi kōrero mō Pharmac - Te Pātaka Whaioranga | About Pharmac - Te Pātaka Whaioranga
At Pharmac|Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We are a close-knit whānau with around 170 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.
Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve
Māia - we challenge ourselves
Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role
We're looking for a good all-rounder to join Pharmac's Communications team. You'll be a clear writer, have communications experience, and be someone who welcomes a chance to roll up your sleeves to tackle whatever communication tasks come your way. You'll work proactively within your work programme and you'll collaborate with other members of the Communications team. You'll have sound judgement and strong relationship skills.
In this role, you'll be responsible for a range of tasks including delivering on Pharmac's internal communications plan, producing communications plans and collateral, dealing with media queries as needed, providing communication support for events and sponsorship activities, supporting Pharmac's work on equity and priority populations, and assisting with a range of channels including our website, intranet and Mailchimp.
Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? | Who are we looking for?
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? Are you ready to make a difference?
Our ideal candidate would have:

• Good, clear writing skills
• Sound judgement
• Experience in a busy communications team
• Excellent relationship skills to build and maintain connections both internally and externally
• Ability to navigate changing priorities and expectations in a calm, professional way
• Curiosity and an innovative approach to your work
• A strong sense of collegiality to work with and support your colleagues.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?
In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in applying for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pātaka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.
Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga
We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:

• Five weeks annual leave for permanent kaimahi
• Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
• An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible kaimahi
• Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
• Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
• Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all kaimahi with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maōri Caucus.
This role is Pharmac band 6, with a total range of $78,696 - $118,044 total remuneration. The appointment range is anticipated to be between $83,512 - $95,321 total remuneration, inclusive of 3% Kiwi Saver Employer contribution. The appointment salary is subject to the preferred candidate's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
We may identify our preferred candidate earlier than the listed closing date, so if this sounds like your next exciting career move, apply today!