Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

We are Aotearoa, New Zealand’s leading university as well as being one of the world’s major research universities. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Te Wāhanga Ture o Waipapa Taumata Rau - the Auckland Law School is ranked as one of the best law schools in the world in the QS World University Rankings. It is the largest law school in Aotearoa New Zealand and has an international reputation for academic excellence.

The Law School aspires to provide a complete legal education, preparing students for legal practice as well as many other careers in an internationalised world. Its thriving undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offer the largest range of courses of any law faculty in Aotearoa New Zealand and attract high calibre students.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a Communications & Marketing Manager to lead in the execution of our Law Faculty’s campaigns, marketing content in print and digital media, events (working with our event planner) and promotional activities. Your role will mostly be externally focused, but you will have some responsibilities involving internal communications.

This is the perfect next step for an experienced Marketing Adviser or Senior Adviser who is ready to take their marketing career to the next level of responsibility. You will work operationally whilst managing a Marketing Coordinator and connecting with senior members of staff across our faculty and the wider university.

If you enjoy creating a variety of content both in print and digital mediums, and you are looking to manage a wide spectrum of projects by rolling up your sleeves and getting things done in a fast-paced calendar driven environment, this may be the perfect job for you!

This role will see you lead in communicating about and promoting Auckland Law School to prospective and current students, members of the legal profession, other law schools and universities, as well as the general public.

Key responsibilities include:

• You will be responsible for the development and implementation of faculty marketing and student recruitment plans through promotions, event management and internal and external communications.
• Manage the implementation of the University of Auckland brand across all faculty specific marketing collateral (digital and print).
• Oversee the production of the faculty’s marketing materials and other material collateral, including copywriting, print management and ensuring compliance with the University style guide and other policies.
• Oversee all faculty event management planning. Ensuring they are in line with the strategic plan of the faculty.
• Oversee the management and development of the faculty web pages, including multimedia and social media.
• Assisting with developing and implementing strategies and initiatives to market Auckland Law School’s programmes both within Aotearoa and internationally.
• Working closely with the Dean to align marketing plans and communication policies with the Law School’s strategic plans through Faculty-specific promotions, event management and internal and external communications activities.
• Liaise closely with our Central Marketing and Communications team to ensure material aligns with the University’s style guides.

For more information, please see Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

Your application will stand out if you are someone with energy, who is good at relationship building and prepared to make a difference with your planning and organisational skills, your professional manner and your hands-on team-oriented approach.

We’re seeking a candidate who is innovative and passionate, ready to take on a role as a people manager whilst still being heavily involved in the day-to-day operations.

You will have experience in copywriting, proofing and editing a range of mediums, including traditional print, web pages, digital campaigns and social media. You will also be comfortable connecting with a variety of senior leaders whilst taking on a wide spectrum of work.

Ideally, you will have direct marketing and campaign management experience and an understanding of SEO, AdWords and web analytical tools and reporting methods.  

Skills and experience:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or similar.
• Established Marketing Adviser background from either an internal business or agency with experience of campaign management being desirable.
• Ability to coordinate campaigns with external and internal stakeholders.
• Able to manage print projects end to end.
• Proven Google analytics expertise, and marketing tech experience, preferably with a marketing automation tool.
• Must be able to show innovation and strive for continuous improvement. This includes being perceptive to how processes could be improved, and not being afraid to question the status quo and implement changes.

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 itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

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

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home (WFH), flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A 37.5 hour work week for professional staff
• Five weeks’ annual leave

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

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of the 29th September 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Neil Constable via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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