Communications Partner - 12 month fixed term

This is a role where great communication really matters.

We have a 12-month fixed term opportunity for an experienced Communications Partner to join our team. You’ll help create clarity, connection and confidence across our co-op and work closely with senior leaders and teams, shaping stories, guiding change, managing issues communications, and helping our people understand not just what we’re doing – but why.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Communications in our People & Capability team, you’ll balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, bringing energy, judgement and heart to your work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic communications partnership and day-to-day communications support across our support centre teams
• Developing and delivering effective change communication plans to support major initiatives
• Leading issues and crisis communications
• Supporting delivery of the Foodies culture programme
• Enabling an aligned co-op culture through strong channels, storytelling and live event experiences

You’re a confident communications professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys building strong, trusted relationships.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven strategic communications experience within a large, complex organisation
• The ability to think strategically, challenge the status quo and still get hands-on
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• Agility, curiosity and the confidence to adapt to shifting priorities
• Courage to have constructive conversations that lift capability and outcomes
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for creating impact through communication

We’re proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome courageous behaviour, encourage togetherness and inspire our people to be their best selves.

We encourage you to apply with all your awesomeness and welcome your diverse background, including any disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or neurodiversity.

If you need any accessibility support to fairly access our recruitment process, please reach out to  Recruitment.Foodstuffs@foodstuffs.co.nz. Accessibility support could include interview location, sign language interpreter or even assistive technology.