Tourism New Zealand Looking for Public Relations Executive at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

• Full time, Permanent
• Based in Auckland

Tourism New Zealand is a well-respected leader in destination marketing. Our purpose is to ensure that New Zealand and New Zealanders are enriched through tourism. We promote the 100% Pure New Zealand brand to the world, attracting people to visit our beautiful country, the ultimate destination. Post Covid we have a very important role, to accelerate tourism’s recovery and transition to a more sustainable, productive, and inclusive future.

What will you be doing |Ngā whainga

This is an exciting PR role responsible for supporting the Public Relations Manager to create world-class ‘earned’ coverage and content through the provision of strategic global PR projects and activity. You will be responsible for the management of projects from start to finish with support from the manager and the wider Marketing team. The role will assist in the creation of engaging, compelling and differentiating PR content to drive appeal and preference for destination New Zealand through earned channels.

The role includes but is not limited to planning, design and delivery of best-in-class PR projects and campaigns to maximise on-message destination storytelling internationally, development and distribution of all supporting PR materials.

What you will need | Ngā pūkenga mō tēnei tūranga

• Tertiary qualification in public relations, marketing and / or communications
• Have a strong understanding of editorial requirements and the media landscape.
• Experience working in Public Relations, content, sponsorship or journalism.
• Solid experience (+3 years) developing and delivering large-scale projects and partnerships to benefit an organisation’s marketing objectives.
• Production and experience managing creative projects and delivery via production partners/agencies, from briefing right through to implementation and financials.
• You will be someone who can spot a good story when you see this, who’s calm, has an eye for detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• It goes without saying that you’ll have excellent stakeholder management, communication and writing skills.
• Passion and good general knowledge of New Zealand as a destination
• Must have a full NZ Drivers licence, the right to live and work in New Zealand
• Have the ability to travel domestically frequently.

Sound like you |Māu rānei

If you are someone who can strike a balance between creative ideation and innovation as well as the practical execution and delivery of world-class PR projects, this could be your next opportunity.

Our Public Relations team embraces a Hybrid working arrangement, which means they balance their time working in the office and working from home.

Come join us |Haere mai ki a matou

To apply please send us your cv and covering letter and apply through the Tourism New Zealand careers portal:

Applications close: Tuesday 21st November