Join Tū Ora Compass Health and help shape how we connect with our people, partners, and communities to enable better health through great primary care
We are seeking an experienced Senior Communications and Engagement Lead to provide organisation-wide leadership across
communications, engagement, media, and brand. This is a senior role with real influence, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and CEO.
Tū Ora Compass Health is a not-for-profit Primary Health Organisation supporting around 440,000 people across the greater Wellington region through a network of 70 general practices and community health services.
About the role
·Lead and deliver a strategic communications and engagement approach aligned with organisational priorities
·Provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders and support ministerial and stakeholder engagement
·Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing communications team
·Act as brand guardian, ensuring consistent and effective brand and reputation management
·Oversee media relations, issues management, and emergency communications
·Lead digital and social media strategy and performance
·Partner across the organisation to tell compelling stories that reflect our impact and values
·Support equity-focused health promotion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments
About you
·5+ years’ experience in senior communications, engagement, or public relations roles
·Proven people leadership experience and a collaborative leadership style
·Strong strategic thinking with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·Solid experience in media relations, digital and social media, and content strategy
·A commitment to equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and culturally responsive practice
·Experience in the health or public sector (preferred but not essential)
Why join us?
·Be part of a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation making a real difference in communities
·Lead meaningful work with impact across the Wellington region
·Supportive, collaborative team culture
·Central Wellington-based role
If you require more information, please contact: HR@tuora.org.nz
To apply for this role, please click 'apply' below or go to
https://tuora.org.nz, click on our careers vacancy page and click 'apply' at the bottom of the role advert.
Please do not email us your application.
Please go to https://tuora.org.nz/additional-pages/benefits
to see our staff benefits.
Closing Date: 13th June 2026
Tū Ora Compass Health is a primary care network which provides quality primary health care services through 70 General Practice Teams, and a number of other health care providers, to an enrolled population of over 440,000 people across the Wellington, Porirua, Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Kāpiti areas.
With the strength of our general practice providers, commitment to genuine and meaningful engagement with Iwi and Pacific leaders we are committed to working together, towards healthy and flourishing communities to ensure all whānau across the Wellington Region have Better Health through great Primary Care.
Me mahi tahi tātou, mo te oranga o te katoa
We must work together for the wellbeing of all
