About Mana Communications
What is Mana Communications?
Mana Communications is a Wellington-based agency that describes itself as "a three-in-one agency, covering brand strategy, digital marketing and public relations". It frames communications and marketing like building a whare: a solid foundation (brand), walls and a roof (website and SEO), then the decoration that makes it a home (PR and social media) — and notes that being able to offer all of these under one roof, with the same team across everything, is unique in Aotearoa. Its services span public relations, digital marketing, brand strategy, social media, crisis comms, SEO and Google Ads. The agency is privileged to work regularly in Te Ao Māori and upholds its Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations; its logo, built around the strength of "weaving people together", was designed by Wellington designer Kimi Moana Whiting.
Where will I work?
Most of the agency's work is done from its Wellington office, though it works regularly with clients in Australia, America, the United Kingdom, Singapore and around the world.
What is the Mana Communications team like?
Mana is led by founder and Managing Director Caleb Hulme-Moir, and describes itself as a diverse team of thinkers, strategists and doers. The team includes Tyne Wilson (Account Director and Head of Digital), Jessica Bleach, Robert Hoek, Anna Robbie, Mason Tangatatai, Alana Ward and Molly Woodham across account management, PR, digital and social roles. Its people-first culture has been widely recognised: Mana was named one of New Zealand's Best Companies To Work For in 2024, a Wellington Gold Awards Employer of the Year finalist in 2024, 2025 and 2026, and a 2Degrees Business Awards Employer of the Year finalist in 2025.
Work-Life Balance
Mana operates a nine-day fortnight. As the agency explains, "We've embraced the nine-day fortnight, giving our team every second Friday off – without cutting corners on performance." It reports the result as a noticeable boost in focus, satisfaction and fresh thinking, echoing global research: when people have more time to recharge, there is less burnout, more balance and better ideas. In founder Caleb Hulme-Moir's words, "the nuts and bolts of working a shorter week are pretty easy to figure out – and the benefits are significant."
Perks and Benefits
The agency's headline benefit is the nine-day fortnight — every second Friday off at full pay — set within an award-winning, people-first culture. (No further standalone benefits are detailed on the agency's own site.)