Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is the only independent association that represents all sectors of our large and diverse tourism industry. We are champions of our industry, working to ensure tourism gets the recognition it deserves as a vital contributor to the country’s economy and social wellbeing.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Wellington based Communications Coordinator to join our team.

About the role
We’re looking for a creative and organised Communications Coordinator to help bring TIA’s stories to life. Working closely with the Communications Manager, you will be at the heart of our day-to-day communications, helping to share key messages and highlighting the impact of TIA across traditional and digital channels with our members, the industry and Aotearoa New Zealand.

This includes:

• Leading the day-to-day delivery and management of our digital content including socials, eDMs and websites — from creating and editing through to ensuring engaging and relevant content that reflects our voice.
• Helping to deliver communications for our Events Programme, from planning, content creation and digital updates.
• Support media activity e.g. drafting press releases, comments and assisting with responses to the media.
• Coordinate and support our communications plan and strategy, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

About you
We are looking for someone who has:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a communications, content or digital role.
• A knack for writing clear, engaging copy and and creating content that works across different formats.
• Confidence using social media, content management systems, and tools like Canva (basic design or editing skills an advantage).
• Is proactive, organised and loves turning ideas into creative outputs.

We’re big believers in inclusive, accessible workplaces so this ad is a guide, not a checklist. If you don’t tick every box but feel this role could be a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why join us?
We’re a small but mighty team who back each other, celebrate wins big and small, and really turn up for one another. Our work makes a difference; we lead on critical issues, using our expertise to lead change and advancement across the tourism industry.

At TIA we value contribution, welcome diverse perspectives and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Sustainability is woven into everything we do, from supporting thriving local communities to considering the economic, environmental and visitor impacts of our work.

Apply now
Please apply via seek here with your CV and a cover letter that explains why you’d like to join our team. We'd also love to see some examples of some of your work to get a sense of your style and creativity (this can include content or copy).

Applications close  15 September 2025  but don’t delay, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in. For any questions please contact ashika.young@tia.org.nz