We're a team of 36 permanent staff who demonstrate our company values of integrity, commitment, transparency and courage.

A few members of the HRC team are warmly welcomed at the Ōrākei Marae in Auckland.
We ensure our workplace is accessible and have engaged an independent organisation (Be Accessible) to provide feedback on being an employer of choice for disabled people.
We follow Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines (EEO) with an emphasis on recruiting the best person to do the job regardless of gender, nationality, disability or age.
We also offer flexible hours and opportunities for part-time employment.
Current job opportunities at the HRC
Communications Manager
As Communications Manager, you’ll lead our external communications to ensure our purpose and impact are widely understood and valued. This role is key to advancing our strategic objectives by driving awareness, fostering relationships, and inspiring confidence in our work. You’ll oversee all external communication channels, including direct engagement with ministers and ministries, media, e-newsletters, our website, and social media, producing targeted, high-quality communications for diverse audiences. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll ensure our priorities and achievements are communicated effectively and in a timely manner, reflecting our leadership in the health research sector.
What you need
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in public sector communications, with experience engaging directly with government, ministers, and the public. They will excel at crafting and executing strategic communications tailored to diverse audiences and purposes, leveraging their strong media relations background and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
It goes without saying that written communication and presentation skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to simplify complex health or technical information into clear, accessible language. Ideally you will demonstrate a strategic and tactical mindset, with the ability to assess risk and deliver impactful messaging across a variety of platforms, including social media, websites, and video production.
Candidates with experience in the health, science, or research sectors will have an edge, as will those who have managed and developed team members.