Join our Communications Team at Raukawa and help tell the stories of our people, our kaupapa, and the mahi we do on behalf of our iwi. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality, engaging
content across print, digital and social platforms. It’s a wide-ranging role that will allow you to explore your creative and story tellings skills with the support of a talented and creative team.
The Role:
- Create high-quality written and multimedia content (articles, social media, video, audio)
- Lead and coordinate print publications (e.g. iwi newsletter, key reports, brochures)
- Support media engagement and enquiries
- Deliver content aligned to our Social Media and Communications Plans
- Work with internal teams to produce clear, engaging content for their needs
- Contribute as on-screen or voice talent where required
- Support special projects and wider team outputs
About You:
- Tertiary qualification in Reo Māori, Communications or Public Relations, Print Management or relevant equivalent skills
- Strong writing, editing and storytelling ability
- Creative thinker with a practical, ‘get it done’ approach
- Confident across digital, social and print content
- Good understanding of current social media trends
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Able to build relationships and work across teams
- Comfortable working in both English and Te Reo Māori (high reo proficiency required)
- Understanding of tikanga and Raukawatanga
In return, we offer
- Pathways for personal and professional development
- Flexible working environment with role autonomy
- Monday to Friday business hours, supportive of employee friendly work-life balance
- A dynamic team environment and a friendly team culture
- Fun organisation-wide events planned throughout the year to recognise staff members and their contributions
- Subsidised Health Insurance via Southern Cross
To apply:
Please include a CV, and a cover letter with your application.
Applications close 12th April 2026.
Applicants must hold a valid and full Class 1 drivers license and be prepared to undergo
Police vetting. Applicants should also be able to provide proof of their work, so if you are invited to interview, please bring your portfolio for viewing.
About Raukawa
The Raukawa Charitable Trust (RCT) has been a provider of quality community initiatives throughout the South Waikato since 1987, and we are proud to deliver a wide range of iwi-led initiatives in health, social, treaty, cultural, and environmental sectors, to the communities that we serve.
For more info about the Raukawa Charitable Trust visit www.raukawa.org.nz
