Head of Digital Advertising

19 hours ago


Auckland, New Zealand The Pond Full time

Following application, a talent agent will review your CV, cover note & portfolio against the role and will be in touch within 72 hours.

Are you an ambitious senior digital advertising/marketing professional looking to take your expertise tech-side? Lead a high-performing team producing content-rich, performance-led campaigns across digital advertising channels.

On behalf of our Auckland-based client, an established digital media company, The Pond Recruitment is now looking for a Head of Digital Advertising & Content to lead a high-performing established team of four.

This role requires expert knowledge and experience across 3 core pillars:

  • Digital and Performance-led Advertising & Marketing
  • Content Producing / Production Management
  • Leadership / Management

This role will head up a critical division and team in this tech-led digital media company, leading the internal digital agency offering for existing and new clients. The primary function of this role and team is to deliver exceptional results for clients through content-rich digital advertising campaigns across a range of paid and owned digital channels.

You will lead a dynamic team of four within an organisation of 80 and growing. Your team consists of specialists in their field, including a digital content writer, social media expert, and digital marketing professionals. Your role is crucial to bridging the gap between advertising strategies and client outcomes (leads, enquiries, and revenue). You will work closely with Account Directors to provide ongoing insights into campaign performance and potential upsell opportunities.

You’ll be ambitious and hands-on by nature, a positive and collaborative leader with the ability to deliver against a high volume of work. An upbeat personality is key, and you’ll be confident to reach out and proactively collaborate with client service, creatives, marketers, and producers to deliver quality work that achieves measurable results.

If you’ve been waiting for an exciting new role at a company making waves, then this is it - APPLY TODAY

The Breakdown

We are looking for someone:

  • With Digital Advertising or Digital Marketing Agency experience
  • Who fully understands Digital and Performance-led Marketing
  • With exposure to Content & Campaign Producing
  • With strong Leadership / Management experience

Some key responsibilities are:

  • Develop and deliver clever advertising strategies for clients of all shapes and sizes
  • Lead the creation and execution of multi-channel digital campaigns
  • Analyse campaign performance, interpret data, derive insights, and recommend best-in-class approaches
  • Plan and delegate daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, driving and empowering your team to take ownership of their work
  • Work closely with the sales and client-service teams to provide ongoing insights into campaign performance and results
  • Ability to work across larger campaigns, pitching, presenting, or advising high-value clients on the best approach
  • Consistently look for ways to improve and evolve the offering in response to the digital landscape and competitors

Are you someone who is…

  • A natural motivator and doer
  • Highly analytical and organised
  • Can lead and inspire a team
  • Subject matter expert in digital advertising
  • The perfect blend of creativity, strategy, and analytical skills
  • Always thinking one step ahead
  • Innovative and eager to share new ideas

The Reward

  • Competitive salary bracket of $150k - $160k per annum + KiwiSaver
  • Central Auckland office location
  • Join a mature and well-funded digital product/media business

Mandatory requirements

  • A relevant tertiary qualification
  • We are only able to accept applications from people entitled to work in and currently residing in New Zealand

Apply

Apply today if this role sounds like you, or reach out to Recruitment Director Will Gregory at with a brief summary of what makes you a great fit for this position.

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