Brand and Marketing Advisor | Kaitohu Waitohu me te Whakatairanga (Fixed Term)

• Are you a brand and marketing professional motivated by the opportunity to drive conservation outcomes with one of Aotearoa New Zealand's best-known organisations?
• Are you audience-focused, solutions oriented and results driven?
• Do you have experience delivering multi-channel campaigns and helping to build brands?
• Full time, fixed term role until 30 November 2026; Christchurch or Wellington location.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Brand and Marketing Advisor to join our Digital, Brand and Marketing team. We are looking for a talented advisor to maintain the integrity of the DOC brand while developing and delivering effective marketing campaigns that influence meaningful behaviour change. In this role, you will inspire people to be more aware of, connect with, and advocate for Aotearoa’s unique natural and cultural heritage.

The position will be focussed on:

• playing a key role in scoping, planning and delivering engaging regional and national campaigns and marketing initiatives
• using research and audience insights to inform your work and contribute to campaigns that have a meaningful, positive impact on DOC’s brand and reputation
• partnering with colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent, compelling and effective expression of the DOC brand
• applying best practice brand and marketing principles to deliver activity that supports DOC’s strategic outcomes.

This is a full-time, fixed term role until 30 November 2026 and can be based in Christchurch or Wellington.

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role you will need to be an organised project coordinator, a great collaborator, a creative thinker, a good problem solver, be able to build and maintain strong relationships, and be a dedicated DOC brand champion.

We’re keen to hear from you if you’re able to demonstrate evidence of the following requirements in your written application:

• 2-3 years’ experience delivering multi-channel brand and marketing campaigns and strategies, ideally within large complex organisations or departments.
• Experience using research, data, and audience insights to contribute to effective marketing campaigns.
• Experience working with and upholding brand guidelines.
• Strong understanding of engagement, product and behaviour change marketing.
• Delivering projects from conception to completion, including reporting.
• Highly collaborative, adaptable and consultative - with successful experience working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse complex information from a variety of sources, identify opportunities and provide impactful solutions.
• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to work at pace, manage several priorities simultaneously, and ability to deliver tasks in a timely manner.
• A natural team-player with great written and verbal communication skills.

Although not a requirement of the role, we’re interested to hear if you have any experience delivering digital marketing campaigns. Please also let us know if you have experience in sponsor or partner marketing.

As a Treaty partner, an understanding of mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori is important in our work. At DOC, we seek to bring te ao Māori into all our mahi and ensure iwi, hapū, and whānau are enabled and supported to share their stories and ultimately increase the impact of our storytelling. Please highlight any relevant knowledge or experience in your application.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $80,054 to $101,142 with the starting salary of the successful applicant based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 28 May 2026

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement at 9am on Friday, 22 May, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected]