Marketing Manager

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Every decision to study starts with a question about the future. 

Whether someone is advancing their career, changing direction, or returning to learning, they need confidence that their next step is the right one. We're looking for a Marketing Manager who can help make those decisions easier. 

Leading marketing for our postgraduate and lifelong learning portfolio, you'll use audience insight, strategic thinking, and compelling storytelling to engage prospective students and help them understand the opportunities available to them. You'll be comfortable working across a broad portfolio, translating complexity into clear, relevant marketing that supports informed decision-making and meaningful engagement. 

Find out more about the ways we are transforming how we engage with our internal and external audiences across our  Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement  functions.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $114,000 - $ 154,000 - Band I.

For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the  Position Description .

He kōrero mōu | About you

We're seeking a collaborative and results-driven marketing professional with experience delivering integrated marketing campaigns, content and events within a complex, stakeholder-rich environment. You'll have a track record of successfully managing multiple priorities, working across diverse portfolios, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and senior leaders to achieve shared goals.

You'll combine strong people leadership and communication skills with a data-informed approach to decision making, using insights and performance metrics to optimise outcomes and inform recommendations.

We're particularly interested in people who bring

• Experience delivering end-to-end marketing campaigns, content and events, from strategy and planning through to execution and evaluation.
• Strong strategic marketing capability, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into impactful audience engagement activities.
• A data-informed approach to decision-making, using insights and performance metrics to optimise outcomes.
• An innovative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement, with experience enhancing processes, services or ways of working.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, guided by a commitment to excellence and service to our communities. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff, we support a diverse community of over 47,000 students. 

Guided by  our values , we work collaboratively to advance knowledge, foster equity and inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to New Zealand’s social, cultural, and economic well-being. 

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range of  staff benefits , including: 

• Competitive salary and  five weeks of annual leave  
• Discounted public Transport  for permanent and long-term fixed term staff 
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver , matching up to  6.75%  
• Flexible working arrangements, including  working from home  and  flexible hours  
• Leading, and  inclusive parental leave  provisions 
• Career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including discounted  insurance ,  memberships , and  on ‑ site amenities  

• Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
• Please submit your application online by the closing date of Friday, 18 September 2026 . Your application should include: 

• A brief  Cover Letter  explaining why you're interested in this role and how your skills match the requirements. 
• Your updated  CV .  

• Please note that we do not accept email applications.  
• Please reach out to Fiona Badger, Recruitment Consultant on  f.badger@auckland,ac,nz with any questions. 

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF + , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to  www.equity.auckland.ac.nz