Organisation: Deaf Aotearoa
Location: Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch
Make a difference in the Deaf community
Join a passionate team working to make a difference in the lives of Deaf people across Aotearoa. As Team Leader – Communications, you will lead a talented communications team and play a key role in delivering accessible communications, promoting NZSL and Deaf culture, and supporting Deaf Aotearoa’s strategic priorities.
What we offer
- Flexible working options
- Five weeks annual leave
- Professional development support
- NZSL learning support.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are looking for a Team Leader – Communications to lead the day-to-day work of our Communications team. This is a full-time, permanent position that involves:
- Leading team operations, including work allocation, priorities, and staff development.
- Delivering communications strategies, campaigns, and organisational priorities.
- Coordinating, media, digital, website, social media, and promotional activities.
- Ensuring communications are engaging, accessible, and available in NZSL and English where required.
- Overseeing the development of NZSL video, print, digital, and learning resources.
- Leading NZSL Week planning and delivery and supporting other campaigns, events, and initiatives.
- Building strong relationships with the Deaf community, media, community organisations, and other stakeholders.
This role reports to the Fundraising & Communications Manager.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You will bring strong leadership and communications skills, along with the ability to create engaging content that meets the needs of Deaf and diverse audiences. You will have:
- Fluency in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).
- A relevant qualification in communications, media, Deaf Studies, or a related field.
- Experience leading people and coordinating team operations.
- Experience across communications, media, digital content, campaigns, and resource development.
- Excellent written English and strong attention to detail.
- Experience creating accessible information and resources for diverse audiences.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Experience coordinating events or projects, including contracts and budgets.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and video production tools.
- An understanding of Deaf culture and disability issues.
Mō Mātou | About us
Deaf Aotearoa is the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand. We work alongside Deaf communities, government agencies, and other organisations to promote NZSL, strengthen the rights of Deaf people, and support equal access and participation.
We are proud to be a Deaf-friendly workplace where NZSL is widely used, and accessibility is a core part of how we work. We support staff to develop their NZSL skills, and NZSL interpreters are available to support meetings, training, and other workplace activities, helping to create an inclusive environment for everyone.
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
