About us
The Electricity Engineers' Association (EEA) has held a strong reputation in the industry for advocacy and thought leadership for over 96 years. We guide and equip the electricity sector by developing and sharing industry rules and best practice, shaping and delivering knowledge and capability, providing advocacy, information and advice, and connecting people across the sector.
Our mission is to guide and equip the electricity sector so it has what it needs to electrify Aotearoa.
The role
Reporting into the CEO, this is a pivotal position where you will be able to significantly impact how our small and talented team supports the industry and our members. As Communications and Marketing Manager you’ll be responsible for leading and delivering a strategic communications and marketing programme that grows the EEA’s mana and influence, enabling it to better serve its members and stakeholders.
We have some big goals to increase our impact in how we support the Aotearoa electricity sector. We’ll need your expertise to develop communications and engagement plans, spearhead our brand refresh, and support the CEO in kicking off EEA’s Connecting the Sector program with a wide host of webinars and events planned for 2025. You are our communications team, meaning your day to day work will be varied, diverse and self-driven.
This is a full-time position based in our Wellington office (with flexibility to work from home). We’d also consider part-time 4 days a week for the right candidate.
Core responsibilities will include: - Developing marketing and communications plans and strategies that are aligned to our vision and strategic objectives.
- Spearheading a brand refresh for EEA, showcasing our future goals and enhancing public awareness of our services and impact.
- Supporting the Chief Executive with internal and external communications that enhance our reputation and better meet members’ needs.
- Engaging with our members and stakeholders through regular newsletters and informative updates on our services
- Supporting a wide range of digital platforms and developing engaging and targeted content for our website, social media and email marketing campaigns.
- Pursuing and leveraging media opportunities.
- Preparing speeches, media statements, and briefing notes for the Chief Executive as required.
A bit about you We are seeking an established Communications and Marketing professional with experience at a senior level. You are a critical thinker, who enjoys a challenge and knows how to manage initiatives from idea to execution.
You are proactive, open minded and happy to be hands-on in delivering across a broad range of marketing and communications activities.
What you’ll bring: - 5+ years’ experience in marketing and communications roles.
- Exceptional writing skills with a deep understanding of how to write for a specific audience and adapt style and language to meet their needs.
- Comfortable interpreting and articulating technical concepts in communicating with audiences.
- Experience developing, executing and optimising marketing opportunities and creating content for a variety of channels and demographics.
- Project management: leading and managing streams of work.
- A keenness to innovate, learn and grow and deliver impact.
- Up to date with current affairs and awareness of the broader political/government context.
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves to do both the strategy and the doing[NS5]
- Nice to have: knowledge of the electricity supply industry (but we can teach you!)
Why join us? - Be part of solving real-world challenges in sustainability and energy health and safety.
- Work with industry leaders both here and internationally to help shape the future of New Zealand's energy sector.
- Develop your skills in a dynamic, and nimble environment.
- We’re a small team so you’ll have huge opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of impactful work.
- Contribute to work that has a tangible impact on New Zealand's future.
Apply now
Ready to join our team? Please apply with your cover letter and CV today.
Applications will be closing 5PM Friday 31st January.
We have partnered with Kin to fill this exciting role. If you have questions before applying, please contact Jamie Edmundson. She can be reached at
[email protected] or +64 22 131 9176.