Marketing Manager - Partnerships and Sponsorships

Westpac New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks standard holiday

5 additional wellbeing days

Banking benefits

Growth opportunities

Volunteer days

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand Limited is seeking a Marketing Manager - Partnerships & Sponsorships to lead and evolve this portfolio, identifying opportunities that create meaningful value for customers, communities, and the business.

You’ll manage partnerships from strategy and negotiation through activation and performance measurement, create engaging experiences, tell compelling stories, and ensure sponsorship investments deliver lasting impact. Some travel nationwide is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sponsorships, partnerships, marketing, and brand.
• A track record of delivering successful partnership programmes and activations from concept through to execution.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, contracts, and external partners.
• An understanding of how partnerships can build brand affinity, create meaningful customer experiences, and deliver community impact.
• A data-driven mindset, with the ability to measure results, uncover insights, and continuously improve performance.
• Confidence building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and navigating complex environments.

Skills

Sponsorships

Partnerships

Marketing

Brand

Job description

## Marketing Manager - Partnerships and SponsorshipsApply: Westpac on Takutai Square: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 8, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR107964* Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of leading employee benefits* Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available* Lead high-profile partnerships that create real community impact**Mō te tūranga | About the Role**At Westpac, our partnerships and sponsorships play an important role in how we connect with customers, support communities, and bring our brand to life. We're looking for a Marketing Manager - Partnerships & Sponsorships to lead and evolve this portfolio, identifying opportunities that create meaningful value for our customers, communities, and business. Working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, you'll manage partnerships from strategy and negotiation through to activation and performance measurement. You'll help create engaging experiences, tell compelling stories, and ensure our sponsorship investments deliver lasting impact. This is a role for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, thinking strategically, and making things happen. You'll have the opportunity to shape partnerships that matter, while working with passionate teams across the bank to bring ideas to life. As part of the role, you'll regularly connect with partners and stakeholders across New Zealand, with regular domestic travel and occasional overnight stays required. **Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?** * Proven experience in sponsorships, partnerships, marketing, and brand..* A track record of delivering successful partnership programmes and activations from concept through to execution.* Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, contracts, and external partners.* An understanding of how partnerships can build brand affinity, create meaningful customer experiences, and deliver community impact.* A data-driven mindset, with the ability to measure results, uncover insights, and continuously improve performance.* Confidence building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and navigating complex environments. **Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac**In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including: * 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best* Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year* Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme* Growth and development opportunities with a strong focus on internal mobility* Recognition and reward programmes for outstanding performance* School holiday subsidy to help support work-life balance* 2 volunteer days per year**Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation** At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!**Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!**Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.**Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater****Applications close:**7 October 2026