Internal Communications Partner

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Our values:

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

About the role:

As a Senior Communications Partner, you’ll play a key role in how we connect, inform, and inspire our people. From crafting cooperative – wide comms strategies to partnering with our senior leadership team, you’ll be a trusted voice behind our internal storytelling.

You’ll lead communications that align with our purpose and priorities – whether you're turning complex business updates into clear, engaging content, running impactful internal campaigns, or bringing our culture and strategy to life through memorable events. You’ll be joining a highly trusted, collaborative team who are always looking for fresh, creative ways to support our people and the wider cooperative.

We're ideally looking for someone to join us on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) but we’re open to exploring what “full-time” looks like for you.

About you:

You’ll be an experienced communications partner who knows how to build trust, shape narratives, and drive alignment at every level of an organisation. With a strategic mindset and a strong delivery focus, you’re equally comfortable influencing senior leaders and rolling up your sleeves to get the work done. Ideally, you’ll also bring:

• Demonstrated experience in internal communications, public relations, or journalism, with a strong ability to advise senior leaders
• Strategic thinker with hands-on experience delivering internal communication plans that drive engagement and clarity
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills across a range of formats, including business updates, campaigns, and events
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and communicate across multiple channels
• Trusted partner who handles sensitive information with discretion and collaborates confidently across all levels

Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role. 

Why join us?

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few
• We support your well-being with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite. 
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities. 
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events! 
• We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café

How to apply:

Ready to take on the challenge? Click “apply” to apply for the role! Applications will close 11:59pm Sunday 18 May 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site. We aim to hold interviews between 26 and 30 May 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]