Communications and Marketing Lead

**Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are on the hunt for a Communications & Marketing Lead to join our Career Development & Employability Services (CDES) team, working directly to achieve our vision of **‘confident, career literate and future-ready graduates that are connected to their communities, Waipapa Taumata Rau and the evolving world of work’.**

The key purpose of this role is to build the profile, reputation and discoverability of CDES, developing and implementing the strategy for our digital engagement and user experience portfolio.

A collaborative, innovative Communications professional, you will be involved in:

- Developing and delivering persuasive content, both digitally and in printed publications
- Showcasing, communicating and promoting our services and success stories to internal and external partners
- Taking a student-centric approach to deliver key digital resource initiatives in an incremental, MVP fashion, increasing reach and discoverability

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, on a 9-month contract. The salary range is $83,000 - $93,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. For more in-depth information, please refer to the Position Description.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

We are looking for a team member who enjoys working with people, wants to be part of a dynamic team, is an organised self-starter, has excellent communication and digital skills and can work alongside a diverse range of stakeholders.

Ideally, you will have a strong drive to create curiosity in others and tell inspiring, engaging stories. You will bring solid experience in social media and be comfortable creating content for varied audiences and implementing a successful social media strategy.

Proven experience in project management, a strong analytical mindset and a passion for data analysis and interpretation is preferred.

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**
- Experience in a range of digital engagement and communications activities for specific and diverse audiences
- The ability to build relationships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels within the University environment
- Experience in strategic communications, including developing communications strategies and plans, internal communications, and more
- Proven ability to plan, edit and write content for a variety of channels, including website content
- Experience or expertise in social media
- Stand-out communication and copywriting skills
- Proven project management skills with a consistent ability to meet deadlines
- Experience working in larger complex environments is advantageous
- Degree in Communications and Marketing, IT or equivalent discipline or similar experience is preferred
- Proficiency communicating in te reo Māori would be an advantage

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 20th March 2025_._ to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

**Additional Information**

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