Marketing & Communications Manager

Overview

Play a key role in promoting Auckland's calendar of events and in boosting the city centre's profile!

Lead innovative marketing and communications campaigns to attract visitors to enjoy all that's on offer in the heart of our region

Join a team that values creativity, collaboration and making a difference.

The opportunity

Tataki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is a council-controlled organisation (CCO) and Tamaki Makaurau Auckland's cultural, events and destination agency.

Through our work, we enrich Auckland's cultural life and vibrancy and deliver inspirational experiences, activations and events.

Together, we bring Auckland's unique identity and spirit to life and strive to ensure the world knows about the things that make our city special.

Are you a strategic, creative and results-driven marcomms leader?

Tataki Auckland Unlimited is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to develop and deliver innovative strategies for Auckland's most exciting events and experiences with a focus on the city centre.

To view the full position description for this opportunity, please refer to the job posting.

About you

You're a collaborative, innovative marketing and communications professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for making a difference.

You excel at building relationships and are expert in managing marketing, communications and digital projects.

With a passion for turning insights into impactful campaigns, you're adaptable and results-focused and love working with diverse teams to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Your Impact

Lead integrated marcomms campaigns for a dynamic portfolio—including city centre, events, experiences, visitor attraction and more.

Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve business outcomes and optimise results.

Champion research and insights to position Auckland and its brand for success.

Manage budgets, campaigns and partnerships to deliver and report on best-in-class outcomes.

Collaborate across and beyond the Auckland Council Group to provide a fully integrated marketing and communications offering.

You'll bring

Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or public relations and / or 7+ years' experience in marketing or publicity / communications.

A strategic, analytical and creative approach with proven ability to deliver integrated campaigns.

Skills in project planning, financial management and building strong relationships.

Proficiency with digital marketing tools, creative software and collaboration platforms like Asana.

Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills.

What we offer

The chance to work with a team of dedicated experts passionate about making a difference.

A range of employee benefits (link to be added).

A unique opportunity to contribute to Auckland's vibrancy and vitality.

If you have a genuine desire to help create wonderful experiences and positive outcomes for Auckland, please apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter expressing your interest.

Tataki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland's cultural, events and destination agency.

It enriches the cultural life and vibrancy of Auckland through events, experiences and taonga (treasures).

Its work connects communities, celebrates identity and grows Auckland's reputation as a world-class place to live, visit and belong.

TAU is a proud Auckland Council-controlled organisation.

Applications close 5 October 2025

Tataki Auckland 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.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and / or on the predecessor Tataki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and / or predecessor Tataki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position.

Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.

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