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Selwyn House School is an independent girls’ school and co-ed Preschool centrally located in Merivale. This pivotal role is responsible for strengthening our school's culture by leading clear, values-based, and inclusive communication. You will be the key driver for ensuring a consistent brand voice across all community-facing channels, fostering trust and pride among our students, families, alumni, and the wider community

Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, you will develop and implement the school's annual communications and engagement plans. This is a hands-on role focused on driving meaningful engagement, building a strong sense of belonging, and nurturing long-term relationships that support student retention and reinforce our unique educational offering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Communication and content (consistency in brand and quality messaging)
• Parent & community engagement
• Alumni and SHPA (parent’s association) relationships
• Management, evaluate and report on data

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role covering communications, PR, and stakeholder/community engagement.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate communication and engagement plans.
• Proficiency in managing data and CRM/stakeholder management systems, with experience using insights to report on effectiveness.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a commitment to upholding brand integrity and values-based messaging.
• Experience in a school, education, or community-focused environment is highly desirable
• A tertiary qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in communications, public relations, media, or a related field.

To apply, please email Debbie Thompson, Administration Lead, at d.thompson@selhouse.school.nz with your completed application form, cover letter and resume. Only fully completed applications will be considered.

All shortlisted candidates will be police vetted.

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Applications for this position close Wednesday, 3rd December 2025.