Corporate Affairs Specialist

About DB Breweries and Star Hospitality

DB Breweries and Star Hospitality belong to the global HEINEKEN group, one of the largest brewers worldwide operating in over 70 countries. In New Zealand, these entities combine iconic beverage brands with the country's biggest hospitality group, offering memorable experiences across breweries, bars, and venues nationwide.

Our team thrives on diverse perspectives reflecting our core values: passion for consumers and customers, care for people and the planet, enjoyment of life, and courage to innovate.

Role Overview

As a Corporate Affairs Specialist reporting to the Corporate Affairs Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping public perception and engagement with DB Breweries, Star Hospitality, and associated brands. This hands-on position is ideal for someone passionate about storytelling, reputation management, and fostering connections among employees, consumers, media, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing creative PR and communication strategies that vividly showcase brand and corporate narratives.
• Supporting communication efforts for a diverse portfolio of local and global beverage brands along with unique hospitality venues.
• Producing compelling content tailored for internal updates, external communications, digital channels, media, and stakeholders.
• Safeguarding and enhancing the reputations of both an iconic NZ brewer and the country's leading hospitality group.
• Identifying relevant stories, trends, and opportunities through monitoring media, social platforms, venues, brands, and the broader industry.
• Assisting media relations, crafting executive speeches, presentations, and impactful campaigns.
• Contributing to sustainability and ESG-related communication ensuring clarity, credibility, and engagement.
• Handling media inquiries and supporting issue management requiring prompt, thoughtful responses.
• Driving projects within the Corporate Affairs team with energy, curiosity, and innovative ideas.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 4 to 5 years of experience in communications, PR, journalism, marketing communications, or sustainability communications.
• Exceptional storytelling ability with strong writing, editing, and content development skills.
• A creative thinker who offers fresh perspectives, ideas, and takes initiative.
• Experienced in adapting communication style across various channels and audiences, from internal messages to public relations.
• Familiarity with media relations, media monitoring, or social listening tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate confidently across all organizational levels.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities, responding swiftly, and maintaining composure under changing circumstances.
• Sound judgment with meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a genuine passion for reputation, branding, people, and culture.

Benefits and Culture

• Complimentary health, life, and income protection insurance.
• Employer KiwiSaver contributions at 5%.
• Monthly allowances for beer, cider, RTDs, or alcohol-free beverages.
• Employee discounts at Star Hospitality venues.
• Enjoyment of Life leave—an extra paid day annually for personal fulfillment.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• Access to free confidential counseling services.
• Additional perks including digital wills, feminine hygiene products, and retail discounts.
• Commitment to fair pay initiatives including Mind the Gap and the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.

Additional Information

We encourage candidates eager to advance their careers in Corporate Affairs within a vibrant organization to apply. Note that recruitment agency applications are not accepted for this vacancy.