I’m an experienced communicator and strategist who is deeply committed to work that improves lives, delivered with high-quality execution and measurable results. With a background in journalism and more than two decades in internal, external and executive communications, I craft clear narratives, simplify complexity, and connect people to strategy and workplace programs. I bring strong judgment, curiosity and a calm, collaborative style to fast-moving environments where clarity, creativity and adaptability matter.

Christine Langdon

I’m an experienced communicator and strategist who is deeply committed to work that improves lives, delivered with high-quality execution and measurable results. With a background in journalism and more than two decades in internal, external and executive communications, I craft clear narratives, simplify complexity, and connect people to strategy and workplace programs. I bring strong judgment, curiosity and a calm, collaborative style to fast-moving environments where clarity, creativity and adaptability matter.

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I’m an experienced communicator and strategist who is deeply committed to work that improves lives, delivered with high-quality execution and measurable results.

With a background in journalism and more than two decades in internal, external and executive communications, I craft clear narratives, simplify complexity, and connect people to strategy and workplace programs. I bring strong judgment, curiosity and a calm, collaborative style to fast-moving environments where clarity, creativity and adaptability matter.

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Language

English
Fluent
Māori
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Communications & Engagement Consultant (Remote)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Provided communications strategy development and delivery; advised senior leaders; supported brand and reputation building; led employee communications, channel management and storytelling; editorial and content development for annual and sustainability reports; prepared press materials, Q&A, talking points, briefing documents, and speeches for senior executives; coordinated logistics for media briefings, staff and stakeholder events, community initiatives and political engagement; managed issues and crisis communications, including response planning and incident updates and media coordination.
Communications & Engagement Consultant (Remote)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Ongoing remote engagements with a range of clients in business, nonprofit and public sectors to plan and implement effective communications with internal and external audiences.
Communications Manager at The Co-operative Bank (New Zealand)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Led internal communications strategy, channels and content development; delivered change and transformation programs, maintaining top-quartile employee engagement and #1 customer preference; produced the annual report end-to-end (interviews, story development, editing, imagery, design coordination, supplier selection and project management); managed media materials and executive media readiness; coordinated employee forums and stakeholder briefings; initiated programs to increase employee engagement.
Co-Founder & Chief of Good at The Good Registry
January 1, 2017 - Present
Co-founded and scaled a social enterprise that has raised NZ$2 million for charities and averted more than 1,000 tons of carbon through alternative gifting; responsible for strategy, website and social media content creation and curation; represented the organization in public forums, media interviews and community events; fostered relationships across corporate, government and social impact sectors; mentored interns.
Community Manager & Media Manager at Z Energy (New Zealand)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Led media engagement and coached senior leaders for interviews; directed national community engagement initiatives and storytelling; advised on content related to a major acquisition and cultural integration; created a new approach for community engagement across the network, driving substantial engagement and value; established internal engagement committees and events.
Associate Partner at SenateSHJ (New Zealand)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Senior leader in Australasia’s independent communication consultancy; led teams of consultants; advised chief executives on strategic communications including crisis management, employee and stakeholder engagement, political and media management; developed and executed communication programs across multiple channels.

Education

Diploma in Journalism at Massey University, New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Te Reo Māori (Māori language) – Levels 1 & 2 at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Leaders of the Future executive development program at JMW, Melbourne, Australia
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Leaders of the Future executive development program
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Te Reo Māori – Levels 1 & 2
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government