OFFICE LOCATION

Nelson, New Zealand

(negotiable within New Zealand)

#LI-REMOTE

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people.”

Kotahitanga mō te Taiao

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, rau rangatira mā, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa,

Kotahitanga mō te Taiao is an Alliance between Councils, DOC and Iwi across Te Tauihu and northern Kawatiri/Buller.

The vision of the Alliance is:
Our extraordinary natural heritage is flourishing, having been restored over large areas, including where people live. People live, care for, and benefit from the environment in ways that bolster natural ecology and the communities that live within them.

In 2019, the Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance partnered with The Nature Conservancy in Aotearoa New Zealand to help achieve its vision. You will work closely with a small and dedicated team to help deliver on the ambitions of the KMTT Alliance Strategy and Operational Plan, supporting the integration of this work with the broader TNC framework of action.

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The KMTT Communications Manager manages and implements focused communication and/or media tactics that facilitates comprehension, adoption and advancement of the organization's goals and objectives. They help facilitate on-going communication between all parts of the globally dispersed marketing division internal and external stakeholders and identifies communication and media needs and opportunities within purview. They help develop speeches, key messages and talking points, as needed. They research, write and distribute a wide variety of communication materials including but not limited to: op-eds, news releases, fact sheets, web articles, and blog posts, as directed in program marketing plans. The KMTT Communications Manager employs a variety of communication tactics to communicate goals, objectives, and mission. They actively identify target audiences and cultivates media contacts on a local and national level. They may develop and foster relationships with internal and external partners.

This is a part-time, fixed term position until June 2026, reporting to the KMTT Program Manager.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

If you're looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Aotearoa New Zealand team as the KMTT Communications Manager! Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in Aotearoa and the Asia Pacific region, but you'll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

We're looking for a passionate, dedicated person to work within our Aotearoa New Zealand Kotahitanga mō te Taiao team. Come join TNC and apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading.

WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Only applicants who are currently eligible to work in New Zealand will be considered.

APPLY NOW

To apply for Job ID 54569, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on 30th Jan 2024 (5:59 PM NZDT 31st Jan 2024). Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.