ESG and Communications Coordinator

About the Role 

• Permanent full time
• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday

This is a newly created, unique role within our Sustainability Team in Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty. We embrace flexible working, and this role will allow you to work from home and our offices in Paengaroa. Typically, our team members come to site a few times week for team collaboration and connection so for this reason would prefer applicants come from with a 45-minute commute to our offices in Paengaroa, BOP.
 
This role will be responsible for contributing to the development and execution of Comvita’s external corporate communications strategy, supporting and advancing our social and community initiatives in line with our sustainability Framework (Harmony Plan) objectives, and helping to establish, manage, and grow relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

Reporting into the Head of Sustainability and Strategic Projects, some of the key areas of responsibility will be;

• External Corporate Communications: Lead in the creation of external corporate content such as annual reports, press releases, social media, website and presentations.
• Media and Public Relations: Ensure alignment in brand positioning, messaging and timing.
• Events: Assist with press conferences, webinars, AGM's, and other such events.
• Strategy Development: Help develop our Community and Social Sustainability strategies to maximize social impact of our Harmony Plan initiatives.
• Sustainability: Build engagement amongst staff, support sustainability objectives to enhance our ESG performance, and lead in the execution of staff and community initiatives.
• Relationship Management: Manage and support our relationships with key Harmony Plan partners

What we would like from you 

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• Experience in developing and delivering corporate communications, ideally for an NZX listed business.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, ideally with a strong local network.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple projects.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and project management software.
  

Working with us  

At Comvita, we work in harmony with nature to inspire, enable, and empower people to live well naturally. Rooted in the spirit of Kaitiakitanga, we are dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment, ensuring bee welfare, and supporting thriving communities through our sustainability framework, our Harmony Plan. 

You will get to work in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment with flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. Some of the benefits our team members receive are; 

• Paid birthday leave each year
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contribution of 4% 
• Regular packs of Comvita product to help you maintain your health and wellbeing 
• Private health insurance 
• Life insurance and trauma protection cover
• Paid volunteering leave
• Annual bonus incentive scheme 
• Long service recognition programme 
• Enhanced primary and secondary carer leave

Comvita is an organisation which is committed to wellbeing, diversity and equity. We celebrate diversity and nurture belonging within our global team. We welcome diversity of people, ideas, talents and experiences. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us so we can support you through your recruitment journey.