Marketing Officer

Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness voucher

Optometrist/dental contribution

Birthday leave

Whānau day leave

End of year paid leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking a Marketing Officer to help deliver engaging communications, campaigns and fundraising initiatives. You will create content for social media, websites and emails, develop brochures and collateral, and coordinate content calendars with a collaborative team.

You will grow your marketing capability in a values-driven not-for-profit. The role is full-time, based in Wellington, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, audience focus and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• You are a motivated marketing professional with at least one year of experience in marketing, communications or digital marketing.
• You have a tertiary qualification in marketing or equivalent practical training.
• You can create content for digital channels and use social media professionally.
• You have experience producing marketing collateral and managing website content.
• You communicate clearly and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create content for social media, websites and email marketing.
• Develop brochures, flyers, presentations and other collateral.
• Maintain digital channels and support campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate content calendars, suppliers and production requirements.
• Produce routine reporting and keep marketing assets organised.

Skills

Content creation

Social media

Campaign coordination

Email marketing

Content management

Education

Tertiary qualification in marketing

Tools

CMS

Microsoft Office

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Are you an emerging marketing professional ready to broaden your experience across content, campaigns, digital channels, events and fundraising? Join us in a varied, hands-on role where you can grow your skills while creating engaging communications and marketing resources that help prevent and improve lives across Aotearoa.

The Opportunity

Join Stroke Aotearoa as our Marketing Officer and help deliver marketing activity that raises awareness and vital funds, engages supporters and strengthens the reach of our services.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will create content for social media, websites and email marketing; develop brochures, flyers, presentations, and other collateral; maintain digital channels; and support approved campaigns, fundraising initiatives and events.

You will also coordinate content calendars, suppliers, production requirements, keep marketing assets organised, and produce routine reporting. Working closely with the Communications Advisor and fundraising colleagues, you will help ensure our communications are accurate, accessible, audience-focused and consistent with the Stroke Aotearoa brand.

This practical, hands-on role is ideal for someone with at least one year of relevant experience who is ready to grow their marketing capability in a collaborative, values-driven organisation.

Join a Meaningful Cause

Stroke Aotearoa is the national charity in New Zealand solely dedicated to the prevention of and recovery from stroke. For over 40 years, we have promoted ways to prevent stroke and worked alongside stroke survivors, their whānau and carers. More than 9,000 people experience a stroke in New Zealand each year, and stroke is a leading cause of serious adult disability. With clear evidence of inequitable outcomes for whānau Māori, we are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equity.

Our Mission

is to prevent stroke and improve lives.

Our Vision

is for a Stroke Free Aotearoa.

About You

You are a motivated marketing professional who combines creativity with strong organisational skills. You enjoy practical delivery, work well with others, can manage competing priorities and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

You will bring:

• a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or a related discipline, and/or comparable experience and training,
• at least one year’s experience in a marketing, communications or digital marketing role,
• experience creating content for digital channels and using social media professionally,
• experience producing marketing collateral,
• experience managing website content or using a content management system,
• excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail,
• the ability to organise work, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines,
• strong Microsoft Office skills,
• strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, adaptable approach,
• empathy for our mission, vision and values, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Experience in the not-for-profit, health or community sector, or with email marketing platforms, and short-form video creation, would be an advantage.

This full-time role is based in Wellington and is 37.5 hours per week. Applicants must be currently entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Reasons to belong

Current employee benefits include:

• A $150 wellness voucher each year,
• A $150 contribution towards optometrist and/or dental costs each year,
• A day of leave on or around your birthday,
• A whānau/wellbeing day of leave of your choosing each year,
• Up to 3 days’ End of Year closedown paid leave,
• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider.

To request the position description or ask questions about the role, email [e-mail].

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 11 November 2026. We may contact suitable candidates before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply promptly.