Marketing Manager – Postgraduate & lifelong learning

Aitomic Jobs; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 114,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead postgraduate and lifelong learning campaigns from strategy through delivery. Based in Auckland, this permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid working environment with a mix of on-site and remote collaboration.

You'll drive integrated marketing across audiences, translate complex offerings into compelling messaging, and partner with internal teams to deliver outcomes that support student growth and organisational objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end marketing campaigns, content and events.
• Strong strategic marketing capability to translate objectives into audience engagement.
• Data-informed decision-making using insights and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing for postgraduate and lifelong learning portfolios.
• Translate complex objectives into clear, engaging campaigns.
• Use insights and metrics to optimise outcomes and inform recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and senior leaders.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Integrated marketing campaigns

Content creation

Events management

Data-informed decision making

Stakeholder management

Job description

Short Summary

Marketing Manager – Postgraduate & lifelong learning with University of Auckland. Auckland | Permanent | Full-time Hybrid working environment – mix of on-site and work from home Marketing & Recruitment, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland $114,400 – $154,800 per annum (Band I) depending on experience Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Every decision to study starts with a question about the future. Whether…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Marketing Manager – Postgraduate & lifelong learning
• Organization: University of Auckland
• Country / coverage: New Zealand
• Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Education
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-09-04
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Auckland | Permanent | Full-time Hybrid working environment – mix of on-site and work from home Marketing & Recruitment, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland $114,400 – $154,800 per annum (Band I) depending on experience Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Every decision to study starts with a question about the future. Whether someone is advancing their career, changing direction, or returning to learning, they need confidence that their next step is the right one. We're looking for a Marketing Manager who can help make those decisions easier. Leading marketing for our postgraduate and lifelong learning portfolio, you'll use audience insight, strategic thinking, and compelling storytelling to engage prospective students and help them understand the opportunities available to them. You'll be comfortable working across a broad portfolio, translating complexity into clear, relevant marketing that supports informed decision-making and meaningful engagement. This new role and focussed portfolio is part of a broader transformation of how we engage and connect with our audiences, amplify our stories and create connected and meaningful experiences. Find out more about our reimagining of our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $114,400 – $ 154,800 – Band I, per annum. We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper). Appointments are typically made within the target range of $122,501 – $140,000, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity . For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the Position Description . He kōrero mōu | About you We're seeking a collaborative and results-driven marketing professional with experience delivering integrated marketing campaigns, content and events within a complex, stakeholder-rich environment. You'll have a track record of successfully managing multiple priorities, working across diverse portfolios, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and senior leaders to achieve shared goals. You'll combine strong people leadership and communication skills with a data-informed approach to decision making, using insights and performance metrics to optimise outcomes and inform recommendations. We're particularly interested in people who bring: Experience delivering end-to-end marketing campaigns, content and events, from strategy and planning through to execution and evaluation. Strong strategic marketing capability, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into impactful audience engagement activities. A data-informed approach to decision‑making, using insights and performance metrics to optimise outcomes. An innovative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement, with experience enhancing processes, services or ways of working. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a new function, vision and culture while working within an organisation that operates at significant scale. This new function gives you access to internal expertise and resources commensurate with our scale and ambition, including an in-house design studio, media production teams, audience specialists, web and digital teams, AI and automation expertise, and dedicated Māori and Pacific specialists across brand, media, comms and engagement. Together, these teams help bring ideas to life through integrated campaigns, content and experiences. As a comprehensive university, our scale creates opportunities that few organisations can offer. You'll have the chance to contribute across a wide range of projects and strategic priorities while continuing to grow your own career. Beyond the work itself, you'll be joining a vibrant…

Responsibilities

• Auckland | Permanent | Full-time Hybrid working environment – mix of on-site and work from home Marketing & Recruitment, Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland $114,400 – $154,800 per annum (Band I) depending on experience Te Whiwhinga mahi | The…
• Whether someone is advancing their career, changing direction, or returning to learning, they need confidence that their next step is the right one.
• We're looking for a Marketing Manager who can help make those decisions easier.
• Leading marketing for our postgraduate and lifelong learning portfolio, you'll use audience insight, strategic thinking, and compelling storytelling to engage prospective students and help them understand the opportunities available to them.
• You’ll be comfortable working across a broad portfolio, translating complexity into clear, relevant marketing that supports informed decision-making and meaningful engagement.
• This new role and focussed portfolio is part of a broader transformation of how we engage and connect with our audiences, amplify our stories and create connected and meaningful experiences.

Requirements / Eligibility

• r expectations and what matters to you in your overall package.
• Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity .
• For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the Position Description .
• He kōrero mōu | About you We're seeking a collaborative and results-driven marketing professional with experience delivering integrated marketing campaigns, content and events within a complex, stakeholder-rich environment.
• You’ll have a track record of successfully managing multiple priorities, working across diverse portfolios, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and senior leaders to achieve shared goals.