Location: Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Make a difference in the Deaf Community
Join Deaf Aotearoa’s Communications team and help deliver accessible, high-quality, multi-media communications that champion NZSL, Deaf culture, and inclusion. Your work will make vital information accessible to all, supporting Deaf Aotearoa’s mission and values.
Deaf Aotearoa is committed to promoting NZSL, Deaf rights, and equal access. Many of our staff are Deaf, and NZSL is used every day in our workplace. Interpreters are available for meetings and training, ensuring everyone can participate fully.
If you value diversity, collaboration, and community-led support, we’d love to hear from you.
What you will do | Ko tō mahi
- Help create and share accessible multi-media communications, including social media, websites, NZSL resources, and print materials.
- Ensure all communications match Deaf Aotearoa’s values and brand.
- Create, edit, and publish engaging, accessible content that promotes awareness of Deaf culture, the Deaf community, and Deaf Aotearoa.
- Quality-check content to ensure high standards and accessibility requirements are met.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling stories and resources.
- Coordinate communication requests and priorities across teams.
- Monitor digital engagement and support continuous improvement through website and social media analytics.
- Keep digital platforms running smoothly.
- Contribute to internal reports and updates.
- Support other teams, such as the Translation team, as required.
About You | He kōrero mōu
- Fluent in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and English.
- Experience in media, website design, video editing, and resource creation.
- Knowledge of digital accessibility standards (A11Y, WCAG) and an understanding of the Deaf community and accessibility needs.
- Strong IT skills (MS Office, Adobe, Canva, website content management systems).
- Skilled in translation (NZSL-English), editing, and quality assurance.
- Strong understanding of accessible communications and the information needs of the Deaf community, with experience developing accessible and relevant resources.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with the not-for-profit and/or disability sector.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- A Deaf-friendly workplace where NZSL and English are used every day.
- Welcoming Deaf and hearing people at all levels as an equal opportunity employer.
- NZSL interpreters are available for meetings and training.
- Flexible, family-friendly work practices and ongoing professional development.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
- Applications in NZSL or written English are welcome.
- For a full position description, visit https://www.deaf.org.nz/about/staff/work-for-us/
- Questions? Contact Anna at anna.foord@deaf.org.nz
