Casual Marketing Assistant

Primeproperty Group; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual hours

Supportive team environment

Exposure to a wide range of community/

Job summary

Centre City Shopping Centre in New Plymouth is seeking a Casual Events Assistant to support marketing campaigns, community events, promotions and centre activations throughout the year. The role suits someone who enjoys working with people in a fast‑paced retail environment and is seeking flexible casual hours.

You will work with the Marketing Manager to plan and deliver events that enhance the customer experience and drive engagement. Flexible weekend/evening shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to get involved.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence engaging with customers, retailers, and suppliers.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends, school holidays, evenings and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set‑up and pack‑down of events, displays and promotional activities.
• Provide exceptional customer service during events and activations.
• Support delivery of marketing campaigns and community initiatives.
• Assist with retailer and supplier communications as required.
• Help maintain presentation standards across event and promotional areas.
• Capture content for social media and marketing purposes.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety requirements.

Job description

Casual Events Assistant

Centre City Shopping Centre | New Plymouth

Casual Position

Centre City Shopping Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Casual Events Assistant to support the delivery of marketing campaigns, community events, promotions, and centre activations throughout the year.

This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and is looking for flexible casual work within a dynamic retail setting.

About the Role

Working alongside the Marketing Manager, you will assist with the planning and delivery of events and promotional activities that enhance the customer experience and drive engagement within the centre.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the set‑up and pack‑down of events, displays, and promotional activities
• Providing exceptional customer service during events and centre activations
• Supporting the delivery of marketing campaigns and community initiatives
• Assisting with retailer and supplier communications where required
• Helping maintain presentation standards across event and promotional areas
• Capturing content for social media and marketing purposes
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with health and safety requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to get involved
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence engaging with customers, retailers, and suppliers
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work weekends, school holidays, evenings, and public holidays as required

Previous experience in events, hospitality, retail, customer service, or marketing would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Flexible casual hours
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• The opportunity to be involved in a wide range of community and promotional events
• Valuable experience within retail marketing and events