PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand

Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer
2025-03-13 07:30 - 08:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Sentinel Cafe, 586 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
3rd April 2025 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Overview The job market for communications professionals looks very different from just a few years ago, and navigating it can feel daunting, no matter what stage you’re at in your career. But while the landscape has shifted, there are still opportunities to be found. Join us online for a candid and constructive conversation with an expert panel offering insights from our larger cities and the regions. With perspectives from large and small recruitment firms, as well as a business owner and employer, this session will give you a well-rounded view of the current market and explore options you may not have considered. Whether you’re looking for a job or a candidate, considering a career shift, or simply wanting to understand what on earth is happening in commsland, invest an hour to feel better informed, less alone, and more confident about your next steps. You’ll be able to submit questions during the webinar, but to ensure we focus on exactly what matters to you, please email any topics or questions in advance to: kathryn@engagingpeople.co.nz

Introducing Your SpeakersSally FitzsimmonsA bulging address book and enthusiasm for connecting people led Sally into recruiting nearly 10 years ago, after another recruiter suggested it was a natural fit – turns out it was, and the rest is history! With a background in tourism, customer service and international sales, including owning her own business, Sally has extensive experience with the challenges that comms and marketing professionals face. She still works with long-term clients from the beginning of her career and loves meeting people, hearing their stories, and making great matches between people and roles. She’s inspired by the range of people she gets to meet and loves keeping on top of a dynamic industry where things can change fast. Based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Sally launched Scout Recruitment in August 2024 and recruits nationwide.

Jeremy HillOriginally from Palmerston North, Jeremy is now a proud Wellingtonian and loves New Zealand’s ‘big village’ culture where connections aren’t far away. With a background in the health and fitness industry, he understands the value of dedication and personal growth – qualities he now applies to helping clients and candidates find the right fit. Jeremy’s journey into recruitment began by supporting people returning to work after extended breaks. He joined Beyond Recruitment in 2022 and now leads the professional services (corporate and finance) specialisations, which includes communications and marketing roles, covering Wellington and the lower North Island. A lifelong Liverpool FC supporter, Jeremy also has a passion for coffee – which pairs well with a job that gives him the perfect excuse to meet people for a chat.

Lizi GuestIn 2018, Lizi Guest founded regional PR agency Little & Loud as a single mum with no business experience. Seven years later, Little & Loud has worked with over 100 clients across the country, and in 2024 was named as the top small-medium PR consultancy in NZ by PRINZ and one of the finalists in the Best Places to Work Awards. Alongside facilitating an industry group of over 500 communications and marketing professionals in her region, Lizi works with organisations to support the function of communications teams, provide professional development and training, and support recruitment. An advocate for pay equity and financial independence, Lizi supports new and established regional contractors and freelancers by sharing resources and practical advice about self-employment and career planning.

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