Publishing Assistant — Books, Marketing & Admin

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Kindergarten

Subsidised parking

Store discounts

Job summary

Te Papa Press is seeking a Publishing Assistant to support editorial, marketing and sales activities for Te Papa Press books. You will manage email inboxes, update title metadata, coordinate promotions, and assist with stock movement and order fulfilment.

The role emphasises attention to detail, strong organisation, and collaboration with the Publisher and project editors. A publishing qualification or experience is preferred, with opportunities to develop within a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative support or coordination experience.
• Calm, efficient, and well-organised with great attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with layout/marketing material; Adobe InDesign is an advantage.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori, te reo Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Mana Taonga principle valued; strong written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to editorial, marketing, publicity and promotions for Te Papa Press books.
• Manage Te Papa Press inbox and physical post; update title metadata.
• Coordinate dispatch and receipt of correspondence; manage direct sales and stock movement.
• Arrange gratis, review and advance copies and postage; support operations.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Organised and efficient

English communication

Education

Publishing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Te Papa Press is seeking a Publishing Assistant to support editorial, marketing and sales activities for Te Papa Press books. You will manage email inboxes, update title metadata, coordinate promotions, and assist with stock movement and order fulfilment.

The role emphasises attention to detail, strong organisation, and collaboration with the Publisher and project editors. A publishing qualification or experience is preferred, with opportunities to develop within a values-driven environment.