Digital Planner

Phd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PHD in Auckland is seeking a Digital Planner to join our collaborative team. You will support the planning, buying and delivery of digital campaigns across multiple channels, helping clients gain an unfair advantage.

Work closely with planning teams, monitor performance and turn data into actionable insights. This role offers learning opportunities across exciting client campaigns and a supportive culture that values curiosity and development.

Qualifications

• Around 2–3 years of digital media buying experience, ideally with some exposure to planning within an agency.
• A good understanding of digital media channels, platforms and industry terminology.
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in using data to drive better campaign outcomes.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills.
• Someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• A curious mindset, positive attitude and genuine eagerness to learn and develop.
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a great team culture.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, buying and delivery of digital media campaigns across a range of channels.
• Working closely with media planning teams to develop smart, effective digital recommendations for clients.
• Building strong relationships with clients, media partners and internal specialist teams.
• Monitoring campaign performance, identifying opportunities to optimise and ensuring campaigns are delivered seamlessly.
• Analysing campaign results and turning data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Preparing media schedules, managing campaign deadlines and coordinating campaign reporting.
• Staying curious about the latest digital trends, platforms and opportunities to bring fresh thinking to the team.

Skills

Digital media buying

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organisation

Collaboration

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your digital media career?

At PHD, we believe in doing things differently. We're a forward-thinking, award-winning media agency that loves challenging the status quo, embracing new ideas and delivering an unfair advantage for our clients.

We're on the lookout for a Digital Planner to join our talented team in Auckland. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your digital media experience, work across exciting client campaigns and learn from some of the best in the industry.

You’ll be joining a fun, supportive and collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together. We believe in sharing knowledge, celebrating wins and creating plenty of opportunities for our people to learn, develop and grow their careers within the team and across the wider agency.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the planning, buying and delivery of digital media campaigns across a range of channels.
• Working closely with media planning teams to develop smart, effective digital recommendations for clients.
• Building strong relationships with clients, media partners and internal specialist teams.
• Monitoring campaign performance, identifying opportunities to optimise and ensuring campaigns are delivered seamlessly.
• Analysing campaign results and turning data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Preparing media schedules, managing campaign deadlines and coordinating campaign reporting.
• Staying curious about the latest digital trends, platforms and opportunities to bring fresh thinking to the team.

What we’re looking for

• Around 2–3 years of digital media buying experience, ideally with some exposure to planning within an agency.
• A good understanding of digital media channels, platforms and industry terminology.
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in using data to drive better campaign outcomes.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills.
• Someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• A curious mindset, positive attitude and genuine eagerness to learn and develop.
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a great team culture.

Why join PHD?

• This is more than just another digital media role. It's an opportunity to build your career in an agency that invests in its people.
• A genuinely fun team: Work alongside a talented, down-to-earth bunch who enjoy what they do and support one another.
• Room to grow: Plenty of opportunities to develop your skills, learn from experienced specialists and progress your career.
• Exciting clients: Gain exposure to some of New Zealand's biggest and most recognised brands.
• Learning and development: Access to industry training, agency-wide initiatives and opportunities to broaden your media knowledge.
• A culture that backs you: We encourage curiosity, new ideas and having the confidence to try something different.

At PHD, we're better together. If you're curious, ambitious and ready to take the next step in your digital media career, we'd love to hear from you!