Media and Communications · Queensland

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Liam is a media and communications professional with proven experience in proactive and reactive media, issues management and stakeholder engagement, from a Queensland commission of inquiry to New Zealand Police National Headquarters and PR agencies based in Wellington, Queensland and Wanaka, working across fashion, creative arts, construction, health, tech, racing, agriculture, politics, education and law enforcement.

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Liam ConstableMedia · Issues · Stakeholders

The results

Work that moved the dial.

194%rise in media mentions for New Zealand Certified Builders in one yearBlackland PR

339%increase in CEO media visibility for NZCBBlackland PR

71%industry share of voice, overtaking Master BuildersBlackland PR

100%of broadcast share of voice at the launch of the biggest Building Act reform in 20 yearsBlackland PR

119stories from the NZCB Apprentice Challenge across 19 regional events, up 300%Blackland PR · Team campaign

60+media stories and 100k+ video views from Operation MorpheusNZ Police

70+media stories from the national sextortion and online safety campaignNZ Police

60greyhound-racing participants coached through Select CommitteeBlackland PR

300%year-on-year growth in Accenture media mentions for the Brand Experience Gap surveyBlackland PR · Team campaign

62.4%increase in Accenture’s media reach through more tier one and tier two news storiesBlackland PR · Team campaign

Treatment fundingmedia campaign contributed to extended funding for a cystic fibrosis treatment and funding for new treatmentsCystic Fibrosis NZ · Blackland PR

Key roles

Where I’ve worked.

Apr – Oct 2026Fixed-term contract

Media and Communications Officer (AO6)

Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry · Queensland

Working closely with a Public Relations Consultancy, managed Queensland media enquiries and operations for an independent commission on one of the state’s most closely watched issues: responses, statements, key messages, journalists, camera crews and hearing exhibits.
Built a Queensland media network across news, broadcast and online, and monitored coverage and sentiment through each hearing week.
Ran the X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube channels and the public website; redesigned the Reporting Hotline with the call centre provider, increasing reports reaching the Commission.

Mar – Oct 2025Then contract, Jan – Apr 2026

Public Relations Consultant / News Specialist

Blackland Public Relations · Wellington

Made New Zealand Certified Builders the leading national industry voice: 194% more media mentions, 339% more CEO visibility and 71% share of voice.
Built the national media strategy behind Cystic Fibrosis NZ’s Trikafta campaign, which helped secure Pharmac funding for young children.
Worked collaboratively on the Greyhound Racing NZ campaign, personally leading media engagement and Select Committee oral submission preparation for 60 participants, and assisting with Government relations; some of their oral submissions were rated among the best in feedback from senior external PR professionals.

Oct 2022 – Mar 2025Permanent

Media Advisor

New Zealand Police · National Headquarters, Wellington

Trusted adviser to senior police leaders through to boots-on-the-ground sergeants on media issues, timing and reputational risk, with a “no surprises” approach.
Led NZ communications for Operation Morpheus, a trans-Tasman gang disruption across three NZ agencies and seven Australian jurisdictions.
Supported national communications during Cyclone Gabrielle, the Gangs Act 2024 rollout and street-racing enforcement operations.

Contracts

Projects I’ve taken on.

Alongside full-time roles, I’ve contracted to communication consultancies on projects as time allowed.

2026 · Contract

Prosser Communication

Communication strategy, website and video. Developed the integrated communication strategy for Prosser Communication and its Winning Bids service, developed the website and social channels, wrote post copy, blogs and key messages, scripted and managed the intro video shoot, and developed a stakeholder brief and communications for a civil client’s live airport infrastructure project.

2026 · Contract

Fuller PR

My Charity Runway. Delivered event publicity and media relations for My Charity Runway, a charity fundraising event.

Jan – Apr 2026 · Contract

Blackland Public Relations

Greyhound Racing NZ. Retained as a contractor after leaving the agency, working collaboratively with the Greyhound Racing NZ campaign team: personally led media engagement and Select Committee oral submission preparation, and assisted with Government relations.

2021 – 2022 · Contracts

Small businesses and a school

Social media and campaigns. Planned and delivered campaigns: website copy, social media consulting, events, and content measured with Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager and Hootsuite.

Clients and organisations

Who I’ve worked with.

New Zealand PoliceQueensland Commission of InquiryNew Zealand Certified BuildersCystic Fibrosis NZDirectors and Editors Guild NZRavensdownGreyhound Racing NZAccentureProsser CommunicationFuller PR

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