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Marketing Manager – Postgraduate & lifelong learning

NZD 114,400 - 154,800
Application Deadline:18 September 2026
Auckland, Auckland, NZ

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Job Description

Responsibilities Auckland | Permanent | Full-time Hybrid working environment – mix of on-site and work from home Marketing & Recruitment, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland $114,400 - $154,800 per annum (Band I) depending on experience 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. This new role and focussed portfolio is part of a broader transformation of how we engage and connect with our audiences, amplify our stories and create connected and meaningful experiences. Find out more about our reimagining of our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $114,400 - $ 154,800 - Band I, per annum. We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper). Appointments are typically made within the target range of $122,501 - $140,000, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity . 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 This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a new function, vision and culture while working within an organisation that operates at significant scale. This new function gives you access to internal expertise and resources commensurate with our scale and ambition, including an in-house design studio, media production teams, audience specialists, web and digital teams, AI and automation expertise, and dedicated Māori and Pacific specialists across brand, media, comms and engagement. Together, these teams help bring ideas to life through integrated campaigns, content and experiences. As a comprehensive university, our scale creates opportunities that few organisations can offer. You'll have the chance to contribute across a wide range of projects and strategic priorities while continuing to grow your own career. Beyond the work itself, you'll be joining a vibrant and inclusive community. From staff networks and cultural communities to social clubs, volunteering opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and campus events, there are countless ways to connect, contribute and build meaningful relationships across the University. We also offer: A commitment to work/life balance with a 37.5 hour working week, flexible hours and hybrid/remote working patterns A competitive remuneration package with up to 6.75% super, annual salary increase with performance-based multiplier Time to recharge and disconnect with 5 weeks' annual leave and additional leave buy/sell scheme, Support for parents and carers with subsidised on-site childcare (including Kōhanga Reo), gender-neutral parental leave up to 9 weeks’ full pay, on-site parenting and feeding spaces A commitment to the wellbeing of our people with confidential access to a range of EAP services, including mental health counselling, financial guidance, neurodiversity coaching and rongoā services, a world-class on-site fitness centre, access to student specialists across our supervised training clinics, discounted health insurance. The opportunity to grow with access to an extensive programme of professional, leadership and cultural development, including digital capability coaching, specialised leadership development programmes, and Te Ao and Te Reo Māori learning programmes for staff The opportunity to build your career with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most diverse and complex organisations Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Please submit your application online by the closing date of Friday, 18 September 2026 . Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting your interest in the role, your capabilities and relevant experience. Please reach out to Fiona Badger, Recruitment Consultant on f.badger@auckland,ac,nz with any questions. Reasonable accommodations - We are committed to building a more equitable and inclusive workforce and workplace, so we encourage applicants to reach out to discuss any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process, including alternative ways to submit applications. Whānau and support people - Should you be invited to an interview for this role, your whānau members and/or support people will be welcome to join you. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more information about this as part of the interview arrangements. What we offer 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Auckland | Permanent | Full-time
  • Marketing & Recruitment, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
  • For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the Position Description .
  • Hybrid working environment – mix of on-site and work from home
  • $114,400 - $154,800 per annum (Band I) depending on experience
  • 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.
  • This new role and focussed portfolio is part of a broader transformation of how we engage and connect with our audiences, amplify our stories and create connected and meaningful experiences. Find out more about our reimagining of our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions.
  • This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $114,400 - $ 154,800 - Band I, per annum.
  • We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper).
  • Appointments are typically made within the target range of $122,501 - $140,000, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity.
  • We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package.
  • Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity .

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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
  • This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a new function, vision and culture while working within an organisation that operates at significant scale.
  • This new function gives you access to internal expertise and resources commensurate with our scale and ambition, including an in-house design studio, media production teams, audience specialists, web and digital teams, AI and automation expertise, and dedicated Māori and Pacific specialists across brand, media, comms and engagement.
  • Together, these teams help bring ideas to life through integrated campaigns, content and experiences.
  • As a comprehensive university, our scale creates opportunities that few organisations can offer. You'll have the chance to contribute across a wide range of projects and strategic priorities while continuing to grow your own career.

About This Position

When do applications close for this position?

Applications for Marketing Manager – Postgraduate & lifelong learning at University of Auckland close on 18 September 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.

What does this position pay?

The advertised salary for this role is NZD 114,400 – 154,800, plus 6.75% employer superannuation. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Auckland's enterprise agreement.

Where is this position based?

The position is based at University of Auckland, in Auckland, Auckland, NZ. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.

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