On Message

On Message is a public relations and communications consultancy based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2020. The firm specialises in a distinctive blend of strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and career coaching, with a strong emphasis on organisational change management and sustainability communications. Unlike many traditional PR agencies, On Message brings a vocational training and teaching orientation to its practice, helping both organisations and individuals navigate complex communication landscapes through structured learning and practical delivery.

Services and Specialties

On Message’s service offering spans several interconnected areas, reflecting its unique positioning at the intersection of communications, coaching, and change management. Core capabilities include communications strategy and delivery, stakeholder engagement strategy and delivery, and sustainability communications and reporting. The agency also provides marketing strategy and delivery, organisational change management, and careers coaching. A notable feature is its work in teaching adults and vocational training, which sets it apart from typical PR firms. On Message approaches communications not just as a tactical function but as a skill set to be developed within client teams, often delivering workshops or training programmes alongside campaign execution.

• Communications strategy and delivery
• Stakeholder engagement strategy and delivery
• Sustainability communications and reporting
• Marketing strategy and delivery
• Organisational change management
• Careers coaching
• Teaching adults and vocational training
• Public relations and communications services

Who They Help and Their Approach

On Message works with organisations undergoing transition—whether due to restructuring, sustainability initiatives, or shifts in market positioning. The agency’s expertise in organisational change management makes it particularly relevant for companies needing to align internal and external communications during periods of transformation. Its stakeholder engagement focus suggests a client base that includes corporates, government agencies, or community-facing organisations where managing diverse interests is critical. The sustainability communications and reporting capability points to work with businesses that are developing or communicating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. On Message’s approach is practical and educational, often involving the transfer of skills to clients through teaching and coaching, rather than simply delivering a finished product. This methodology positions the agency as a long-term partner that builds internal capacity while executing communications campaigns.

Location and Credentials

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, On Message serves clients across the country, with a particular focus on the Auckland region. Being founded in 2020, the agency is relatively new but brings a depth of experience through its founder and team, who combine expertise in communications, change management, and vocational training. Auckland, as New Zealand’s largest city and commercial hub, provides a rich client base for the agency’s services, from large corporates to public sector organisations. On Message’s emphasis on sustainability communications aligns well with New Zealand’s growing focus on environmental and social responsibility, making it a relevant partner for businesses looking to meet reporting standards or communicate their sustainability journeys. For organisations seeking a communications partner that goes beyond traditional PR to include coaching, change management, and training, On Message offers a distinctive, hands-on alternative.