Associate Consultant – Communications & Stakeholder Relations

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Consultant to join our Auckland team at GRC Partners, a government relations and strategic communications agency. You will support the day‑to‑day management of multiple client accounts, helping shape media and stakeholder strategies across a range of sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing client projects and accounts, including budgeting and invoicing.
• Develop and pitch media stories, monitor coverage and prepare press releases.
• Take and distribute meeting notes, produce reports and client updates.
• Create and maintain website content using Webpress.
• Support client meetings and contribute to strategic communications advice.

Required profile

• Minimum two years’ experience in media, communications or stakeholder relations.
• Strong interest in current affairs and the political, economic and business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, collaborative attitude and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Fast learner comfortable with new technology and tools.

Required skills

• Media relations and pitching.
• Press release writing.
• Website creation using Webpress.
• Budgeting and invoicing.