Communications Specialist

About the role

T&G Global is seeking a Communications Specialist to help shape how one of New Zealand’s best-known food businesses is perceived, understood, and connected internally and externally. This position goes beyond routine channel updates; it focuses on uncovering meaningful stories, turning complexity into clear messaging, and building trusted relationships across the business and beyond.

You will work closely with senior leaders and contribute to communication and engagement with employees, growers, media, and other stakeholders. The role offers the chance to support reputation management, strengthen culture, and communicate the company’s purpose of Growing Healthier Futures.

Why this opportunity stands out

You will become part of a high-performing Corporate Affairs function with exposure to media relations, grower communications, investor reporting, stakeholder engagement, and issues management. The role brings variety and broad exposure across the organization, from orchard and packhouse teams through to executive leadership.

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, can work across many different audiences, and wants to develop into a well-rounded communications professional. On different days, you may be coordinating with journalists, preparing leadership communications, producing the Annual Report, creating digital content, or helping tell the company’s growth story.

What you'll do

• Support communication initiatives that protect and enhance the organization’s reputation.
• Create engaging content that translates complex information into clear, accessible messaging.
• Assist with media interactions and develop messaging and supporting materials.
• Contribute to communications for senior leaders and internal audiences.
• Help manage the production of the Annual Report.
• Develop digital content and other creative communications assets.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
• Gather insights and identify compelling stories that support business objectives.

What the company is looking for

The ideal candidate brings experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related discipline. You should be able to identify strong stories, build credibility quickly, and communicate confidently with media and stakeholders. The role also requires initiative, curiosity, collaboration, and the ability to work practically across different levels of the organization.

Above all, the company is looking for a teammate who is adaptable, commercially minded, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to a business with a meaningful purpose and ambitious future.

Eligibility and employment terms

Applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand. Any offer of employment will depend on satisfactory background checks.

Culture

T&G Global is committed to a workplace where people are accepted, respected, and celebrated for who they are. The organization aims to create an inclusive, diverse, and vibrant environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

About T&G Global

The company began more than 125 years ago in Auckland as Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business. Today, T&G supplies fresh produce to more than 60 countries worldwide and is united by the mission of growing healthier futures.