Senior Internal Communications Specialist

TL;DR

Senior Internal Communications Specialist: Plan and deliver clear internal updates highlighting product developments, business milestones, and company activities with an accent on editorial judgement, channel management, and intranet maintenance. Focus on writing digestible messages from complex information, partnering with stakeholders for announcements, and tracking engagement to keep global colleagues informed and connected.

Location: Office-based in Christchurch, New Zealand (three or more days per week)

Company

hirify.global builds world-leading technology at the forefront of Earth sciences, helping organisations understand the underground to develop mineral resources sustainably, design infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce environmental impact. Operates in 145+ countries with headquarters in New Zealand.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver internal updates on product developments, business milestones, and company activity across email, intranet, and collaboration platforms.
• Apply editorial judgement to prioritize messages and manage communication volume.
• Manage day-to-day publishing and content reviews on the company intranet (Inside hirify.global).
• Contribute to forward planning for balanced internal communications calendar.
• Partner with stakeholders to create clear summaries and announcements.
• Track engagement metrics to understand what resonates with colleagues.

Requirements

• 7+ years in internal communications, preferably employee communication
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, HR, or related field
• Experience in internal communications planning and delivery in a business environment
• Writing and editing business, product, or operational updates for internal audiences
• SharePoint and digital collaboration platforms, including intranet publishing
• Clear writing skills and ability to translate complex/technical info into digestible messages
• Build trust and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative culture of innovators with values: Find a Better Way, Think Customer, Collaborate Enthusiastically, Exceed Expectations, Take Ownership
• Office perks: barista coffee, games, table tennis, Lego, trivia, team events, cake celebrations
• Competitive salary, flexible working, paid volunteer day, employee share purchase plan
• Continuous learning, career growth, rewards program, culture & wellbeing initiatives
• Personal support resources; location-specific benefits