Social Media Advisor (Parental Leave Cover) - NIWA
NIWA
- Wellington
- Contract
- Full-time
You'll be the voice of Earth Sciences NZ across social media, translating world-class science into content that connects with curious minds. From posting about Antarctic ice cores to AI-powered freshwater monitoring, your job is to turn serious science into scroll-stopping content that's credible and completely engaging.
If you thrive on crafting smart, scientifically accurate content, with occasional well-timed fun, this role will be a perfect fit. You'll spot trending formats and adapt them in ways that still respect the science, all while collaborating with our scientists and communications team to develop content that informs and inspires.What you'll bring
- Experience creating engaging content for social media - especially for science, public-good, or research-focused organisations.
- A knack for writing: catchy hooks, clever captions, and content that makes people want to know more.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to getting the science right.
- Use of data and insights to help refine content strategy and grow our audiences.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
At Earth Sciences New Zealand we're proud of our contribution to science and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation where your work has impact. To deliver the science needed to achieve meaningful change, we are committed to providing the best for our people, strengthening domestic and international collaborations, partnering with Māori, supporting Pacific resilience, leveraging advanced technologies, and investing wisely in essential assets and infrastructure. We also uphold our environmental responsibilities and maintain a strong focus on financial sustainability, ensuring our work continues to make a lasting difference.What we offer
- Varied, challenging and important work with talented colleagues in an organisation devoted to earth science.
- A high performing organisation with a focus on employee development and wellbeing.
- Generous leave entitlements and employee benefits.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
P.S. If you've ever laughed at your own science joke, we won't judge - we'll probably hire you.*Earth Sciences New Zealand is a new entity created from the merger of NIWA and GNS.Job DetailsCrown research institute NIWA
Reference # 59155
Posted on 05 Sep 2025
Closes on 21 Sep 2025 23:55
Location(s) Central Wellington
Expertise Management, PR & Communications
Job level(s) Experienced
Work type(s) Fixed term
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