Communications Assistant (Rolling Intake)

About Gallagher New Zealand

Gallagher, guided by its purpose "Protect what matters most," operates as a global technology leader, providing solutions across 160 countries to safeguard a wide range of environments, from government sites to dairy farms. Established in 1938 and headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand, Gallagher employs over 1,300 individuals worldwide, manufacturing products locally and serving diverse industries with a commitment to protecting their assets and interests.

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Your role

The Group Communications & Community team have a broad remit to support the achievement of Gallagher’s ambitious business goals through fantastic communications and build connections with the communities.

As a Communications Assistant, you will contribute to the primarily internal – and sometimes external – communications efforts. On a day-to-day basis, this would involve researching and writing stories for the intranet, collaborating with their Visual Media Specialist from time to time to create videos and other materials such as posters and banners, curating content for the internal email newsletters, uploading content to the external Group site and building new pages on the intranet, supporting the logistics and set up for their internal events, and so on.

Training & development

Gallagher provides various growth and development opportunities, including global career paths, coaching, and ongoing learning initiatives like the Women in the Workplace speaker series and functional professional development. Additionally, employees have access to the Personal Efficiency Programme (PEP) training, further supporting their personal and professional advancement within the organization.

Compensation & benefits

The Hamilton site offers free on-site parking, a subsidised on-site café, and great eateries nearby. Aside from this, they also offer benefits including:

• Health and wellbeing programs
• Growth and development opportunities
• Access to their community giving programme
• Involvement in their sustainability programme
• Inclusive company culture
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Discounts at a number of stores
• Childcare provider discounts

Career progression

Gallagher offers a supportive family culture rooted in strong company values, providing abundant opportunities for career growth and development. With its presence in two industries, Security and Animal Management, the company emphasizes endless career possibilities both locally and globally. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, they encourage employees to strive for excellence and innovation, ensuring ongoing professional advancement within the organization.

Work-life balance

The holistic well-being of employees is prioritized as they recognize the importance of work-life balance to optimize performance. Offering hybrid and flexible work arrangements, health and fitness benefits, and an Employee Assistance Programme, they support employees in achieving balance while fostering a culture of inclusivity and community involvement. Through initiatives like the community giving programme, sustainability efforts, and amenities such as a prayer room and social club, Gallagher creates an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Company culture

Gallagher places a strong emphasis on the safety, physical, and mental well-being of its employees, recognizing it as fundamental to its success. The company is dedicated to fostering an adaptive, collaborative, and customer-centric team focused on delivering exceptional outcomes while creating a fulfilling work environment. As Gallagher continues to grow, it seeks like-minded individuals globally to join its team, united by a shared commitment to pushing boundaries and achieving excellence together.

About you

Are you a student in your second or third year of a communications (or related) degree? Are you looking for something that enables you to gain hands-on experience and hone your craft? Do you have solid copywriting skills, a keen eye for detail, the ability to work at pace, and a passion for helping others?

This role could suit someone in their second or third year of study and looking to gain experience at a large, complex, and global organisation. They are open to discussing how the 15 hours per week are structured.

What do you need to be a Communications Assistant?

• An affinity with Gallagher’s purpose and values.
• Strong and fast writing skills.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to ensure cut-through with a broad audience.
• Ability to stay aligned with the Group Communication team’s strategy and priorities, and an understanding of the associated activities to execute it.
• Ability to juggle multiple demands while remaining calm.
• Someone who takes a creative approach in life and values attention to detail and quality, while balancing the need to get stuff done in a timely way.
• A great attitude that prioritises supporting the team.
• Ability to keep confidential information confidential.
• Ability to maintain perspective and bring a positive attitude to work.
• Hungry for feedback and eager to put it into action for future pieces of work.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• linkedin.com
• gallagher.com/Locations
• gallagher.com/Careers