Strategic Communications Coordinator

The Consulate of the United States of America in Auckland invites applications from all interested candidates for the full-time position of Strategic Communications Coordinator.

If you thrive on being responsive, collaborative, and innovative, and enjoy working in a busy environment, then this position is for you!

The Strategic Communications Coordinator (Pacific Region) is the locally employed strategist/advisor in the Pacific Regional Unit driving USG and Mission New Zealand's strategic messaging to key Pacific Island and diaspora audiences. You'll monitor press and digital media coverage of issues important to the United States in the region, and advise leadership on strategies for promoting accurate, balanced coverage of U.S. foreign policy while countering adversarial propaganda and anti-American narratives.

You’ll oversee Pacific Regional Unit digital properties (social media, website, mobile) and build strong relationships with press and media professionals across the Pacific Islands. You'll coordinate closely with Mission New Zealand's Public Diplomacy (PD) section, as well as PD colleagues in Australia, New Zealand, and U.S. Embassies in the Pacific Islands, to plan and implement strategic communications campaigns in support of U.S. policy objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• A university degree in Journalism/Communications, Political Science/International Relations, Pacific/Intercultural Studies, Business/Marketing, Public Relations, or local equivalent;
• A minimum of four years of experience in public engagement, communications, journalism, public relations, or market research/analysis is required, including experience designing and executing multimedia campaigns across digital and traditional formats;
• Detailed knowledge of traditional and digital communication preferences among PD target audiences in the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, along with comprehensive understanding of relevant demographic, cultural, and linguistic factors shaping public attitudes; knowledge of commercial marketing and audience analytics, regional and international communications trends, and how to identify and leverage engagement opportunities within local societal norms.

The salary range for this position is NZ$104,192 - $140,660.00 per annum. Actual starting salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equities. Employees of the U.S. Embassy receive competitive benefits e.g. both U.S. and New Zealand Holidays - a total of 20 days, 8.7% contribution by the employer to an employee's retirement, performance-based increases and much more!

A copy of the full job description is available on our website under the job listing: https://nz.usembassy.gov/job-opportunities/. If you meet all the eligibility criteria for this role, please submit your application using our online portal: Apply here

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Applications sent via email will not be accepted. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

All employees of the U.S. Government are required to complete full security background checks. The U.S. Government is not able to sponsor a work visa for applicants who do not already have work authorization for New Zealand.

Applications close on September 26, 2026 at 11PM.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted regarding the next phase of the selection process.  To those applicants not short listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the U.S. Government as a potential employer.