Air New Zealand has been named Airline of the Year (Airline Ratings.com) for the second time and achieved three consecutive years of profitable growth. We are proud to be the first inductee into the Randstad Award's Global Hall of Fame for most attractive employers. It is our investment in customer experience, product innovation, operational excellence and people culture that drives our success.

With an acute focus on the Pacific Rim destinations, China and the greater Asia region plays a significant role in contributing to our overall commercial and growth goals.

Air New Zealand's Global Brand team is looking for a Communications Specialist to join their global, high performing team to deliver award winning brand campaigns and world class brand communications. 

As a key member of the Global Brand team you will support the Brand Communications Manager – Greater China in developing and implementing an integrated Communications Strategy that enhances the brand and delivers on the commercial objectives for the region.  You will support in the planning and execution of High Impact Media projects and International Media Programmes to grow brand awareness.

Leveraging relationships to maximise Air New Zealand's brand exposure, you will be proactive in maintaining local media relationships and initiating innovative ways to approach new media with a key focus on developing a network of key media outlets/influencers to promote the brand and destination. You will be committed to implementing communications campaigns and brand strategy to grow, retain and drive customer engagement and preference for Air New Zealand.

If you have a strong background in marketing communications, PR or social media, and a passion for airline industry, we would love to hear from you.

This role is critical for our success and competitiveness in Greater China market place.  If you're up for the challenge and believe you have what it takes to deliver the results quickly we want to hear from you.

NOTE: To apply for this role you must be able to work legally and permanently in China and be fluent in both English and Mandarin. Shanghai based position- Local terms and conditions will apply