Marketing Coordinator

Auckland Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council's TAU team is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support Auckland Live, blending creativity with practical admin to promote Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's vibrant performing arts scene.

You will assist with event marketing, handle administrative tasks, and drive customer engagement at The Terrace Cafe, working closely with TAU's centralized Marketing & Communications team.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a marketing/communications role.
• Experience in content creation and knowledge of social media platforms.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event marketing support and coordinating campaigns.
• Handle administrative tasks and stakeholder communications.
• Drive customer engagement at The Terrace Cafe and through TAU channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to execute marketing activities.

Skills

Content creation

Social media knowledge

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Administrative skills

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company: Auckland Council

Job Type: Full Time

Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

• Build your marketing capabilities in a role that merges creativity with hands-on administration to promote Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's vibrant performing arts scene.
• Be part of the dynamic team that drives event marketing campaigns for Auckland Live, Aotearoa New Zealand's leading arts and entertainment organisation.
• Join Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and help enrich the cultural and economic life of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We have an exciting fixed-term opportunity in our Marketing and Communications rōpū of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) for a Marketing Coordinator to support the Auckland Live team!

As the Marketing Coordinator, you will assist with a wide variety of tasks including event marketing support, administrative tasks, and driving customer engagement at The Terrace Cafe. You will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, working closely with TAU's centralised Marketing & Communications team.

This role is based at the Aotea Centre and may require occasional work outside of normal office hours as well as weekends.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• Have experience in content creation and knowledge of social media platforms
• Understanding of the importance of attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage timelines
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Solid problem-solving skills, with a "can do" attitude
• Growth mindset, ready to learn and develop new skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

You will need:

• At least one year of experience in a marketing/communications role.
• Strong computer literacy, including an understanding of basic design tools like Canva and the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Social Media skills and know-how in particular Meta and Tik Tok
• The ability to get 'stuck in' and a positive attitude on all manner of tasks, big and small.
• The ability to establish an easy rapport with people, manage key relationships and support a range of promoters, creatives and clients.
• A strong interest and passion in the arts, as you will be working with artists, promoters, event producers and performing arts organisations.
• Te reo Māori skills and knowledge are desirable.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• Fixed-term opportunity, full-time role, working 40 hours Monday to Friday, with the requirement from time to time to undertake work outside of normal office hours to fulfil Auckland Live's marketing needs and support.
• This is an exciting marketing role in the performing arts and events where you can apply your initiative, showcase your multi-tasking skills and strong work ethic, and have a lot of fun!
• As part of the wider Auckland Council Group, you'll gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, entertainment, lifestyle and more

Applications close: Friday 9th October 2026

TātakiAuckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.