Communications Specialist (New Zealand Project)You care about making a positive impact in the world.
You understand greatness requires thinking differently.
An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings.
Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many.
It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share.
Join the team and start a better life for yourself.
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society, and the planet.
We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home, and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.
We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.
What you need to know:
Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
Leave entitlements – 5 weeks Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support15% Co-worker discountLow-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurantFree Co-worker parkingDigital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping, and travel across Australia & New Zealand)Bonus programme (where eligible)Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)Additional information:
This role is temporary, full time, fixed term, until February 2026.The work location for the role is Service Office, Tempe NSW, where including a minimum of 3 days in the Service Office is required.As part of the recruitment process, this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates.If you are successful for this role, you will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance.About this work area:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Specialist who is excited to take on an opportunity that does not come around often – supporting IKEA with entry into a new country!
As Communications Specialist for the New Zealand Project, you will be joining the IKEA New Zealand Integration Project team.
This team is dedicated to setting up the IKEA New Zealand organisation and preparing for the launch of the first ever IKEA store and online shopping experience in the country.
As Communications Specialist, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Developing and managing the delivery of communication strategies, plans, and recommendations that cover public relations, internal communications, and public affairs.Driving project management of internal and external communication projects.Defining, planning, creating/executing, and following up on internal and external communications.Developing strong media relationships and proactive news angles to ensure a steady stream of coverage for the brand.Staying up-to-date on current affairs in order to create opportunities to position our stories in a way that resonates with the New Zealand market.Working with stakeholder analysis and stakeholder management for external audiences.Using stakeholder management skills to support in coordinating & communicating with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.Navigating stakeholder priorities and feedback within the team, throughout the wider organisation, and externally.Actively pushing for the improvement of content creation and co-worker engagement, based on trends in communication and the latest developments within the communication field.Supporting with and/or leading transformation communications projects as required.Who you are:
As Communications Specialist, you are a communication all-rounder with an understanding of public relations, public affairs, and internal communications.
You are confident in coordinating many moving parts with internal & external stakeholders.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced hands-on environment.
You work well with a diverse range of stakeholders and enjoy the challenge of translating a concept to a clear and impactful message for the business.
You are organised, adaptable, and work well to deadlines.
You are creative, yet confident in following our brand guidelines to ensure consistency across our internal & external messaging.
You thrive in learning new skills and capabilities that help you amplify the impact of communications.
As part of this role, you will be required to travel to New Zealand during the project timeline.
This role requires you to demonstrate previous experience in project management, planning, and delivery of strategic communication.
We need people like you!
At IKEA, work is so much more than a job.
Come join us!
Why you will love us:
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world.
At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home.
We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many people" inspires and guides us in everything we do.
This is IKEA.
What we all have in common:Living our valuesBeing your unique self, while respecting and including othersA passion for home furnishingPerforming & delivering while learning & developing
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