Role:
• Full responsibility to maintain an active and engaging presence through our social media
• Appropriate posts will focus on creating value for and serving Coeliac members while continuing to build a follower base
• Support Coeliac New Zealand activity via social media; one of our latest projects is to promote donation to the Research Fund, which is used to raise doctor’s awareness of Coeliac disease and improve community support at a DHB level
• Opportunity to sample CGL partner’s products and promote these
• The intern will later, in discussion with the general manager, be able to exert their creativity and follow through with projects of their own
• Plan social media activity for the month in advance
• Accompany and support the general manager in client meetings relevant to social media.
• Attend weekly catch-up meetings at the New Market office for briefing and support.

More information about the role will be made available in further discussions.

Many Coeliac sufferers experience years of painful, debilitating symptoms before they are diagnosed and, because it is a hereditary disease, many must watch their children or grandchildren cope with the same symptoms. For every 70 children enjoying biscuits and cakes at birthday parties, one child will experience symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting or difficulty concentrating courtesy of Coeliac disease.

What we do:
• Coeliac New Zealand plays a major role in educating everyday New Zealanders about Coeliac Disease (CD) through our website, social media, annual Coeliac Awareness Week campaign, and our appearance at various food shows and events.

• We support those diagnosed with CD, dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten intolerance through resources including our helpline, support groups, regular e-newsletters, Coeliac Link magazine, social media, website, information booklets and brochures.

• We work to raise awareness and promote consistency within the medical profession through GP conferences and free membership (to medical professionals in the public sector) so they can access up-to-date information and research on the Coeliac New Zealand website.

• CNZ is partnered with Starship Hospital and the Auckland DHB and helped to develop the award-winning Regional Clinical Pathway for the assessment and management of children diagnosed with CD. The pathway won the 2015 Health Excellence Award for Community Health & Wellbeing.

• We work closely with Food Standard Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and the Ministry of Primary Industries to advocate for improvements to gluten free food standards, labeling, packaging laws and regulations.

• CNZ provides support to the food industry on how to provide safe gluten free food choices for Coeliacs through the Accreditation Dining Out Programme. We also own the unique and internationally recognised Crossed Grain logo – a symbol that gives consumers a quick reference point when shopping for CD safe products.