The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University.  We have diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for candidates to submit their expression of interest to register in our Temp Pool for temporary Marketing and Communications roles across the University.

The length of agreement could be for 4 weeks, a couple of months or up to a year in length with both full and part-time hours, depending on the reason for the temp request. Roles may include marketing coordinators, content writers, graphic designers, and social media coordinators.

Dependent on the role, tasks of a temp can include:

• Respond to queries both internally and externally
• Graphic design, creating websites, uploading and managing content
• Google analytics 
• Working with agencies 
• Organise meetings, functions and events
• Prepare and format documents and reports
• Write correspondence and creative briefs
• Write content for the web and other media
• Identify, implement and update marketing collaterals
• Maintain and develop content to improve the user experience
• Coordinate campaign and promotional deliverables
• Plan and implement the social media content calendar
• Design and collaborate to tell our stories via social media channels, YouTube, website, print, and reports.
• Contribute to the development of creative designs including print and digital media
• Produce of a range of promotional artwork for both print and digital, including brochures, advertising, prospectuses, flyers, posters and signage for the University

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who is creative and energetic. In addition, the following experience and skills are ideal: 

• Two years or more professional experience in the specialist area
• Experience in a diverse range of marketing and advertising activities across print, digital and social media
• Have excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage positively and proactively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent skills in spoken and written English, including writing for the web, AEM skills is a plus
• Proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat. Eloqua and SharePoint, Wordpress, Campuspress
• Be committed to excellent quality and have a sharp eye for detail
• Have strong digital capabilities and the ability to learn quickly
• Have tons of initiative and be able to bring creativity and new ideas to the role
• Experience working under pressure and fast-paced environment

If you are available immediately and possess the skills and experience, please send through your CV in MS Word format complete with a cover letter indicating your preference for full-time or part-time hours.  

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz