Temporary Communications and Marketing Adviser – Immediate Start

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Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have six academic faculties and 13 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.


Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Are you a creative and organised communications professional who enjoys variety, collaboration and bringing ideas to life? We’re looking for a Temporary Communications and Marketing Adviser to support a busy and dynamic team across a range of communications and marketing activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working across digital content, social media, websites, and stakeholder communications in a fast-paced environment.

Ngā Haepapa Matua | Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

In this varied role, you’ll help deliver engaging communications and marketing initiatives across multiple channels and audiences. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to support content creation, digital engagement and day-to-day communications activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and delivering social media content
Coordinating and producing newsletters and communications material
Updating and maintaining website content
Supporting marketing campaigns, events, and promotional activities
Providing general communications and marketing support across the team
Hourly rate is between $30 per hr - $40 per hr and will be dependent on skills and experience

Assignments may range from short-term opportunities of around four weeks through to several months or up to 12 months, with both full-time and part-time hours available.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’ll be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach. You enjoy balancing multiple priorities and are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

You may bring:

Experience in communications, marketing or digital content roles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with social media and website content management
The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities
A collaborative and customer-focused approach
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 24th May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV, highlighting how you can meet the skills and experience detailed above.

Please reach out to Sharon Kishore (Recruitment Consultant) via sharon.kishore@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.


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Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz