Marketing and Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications Manager – Fixed Term (12 Months)

Join us in connecting Aucklanders and visitors to unforgettable performing arts experiences.

We’re looking for a strategic and creative communicator to lead marketing and publicity campaigns for Auckland Live’s programme — including Aotea Square, Te Komititanga, and performing arts spaces and venues across the city centre.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead and deliver integrated marketing and communications plans that elevate live performance in Tāmaki Makaurau.
• Support activations in venues, public spaces, festivals, and city-wide events that surprise, inspire, and connect.
• Drive campaigns that boost ticket sales, grow attendance, and energise local businesses.
• Promote experiences that reflect Te Ao Māori and the diversity of our communities.
• Be part of a passionate team showcasing Auckland as a world-class cultural destination.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) is Auckland’s cultural, events, and destination agency. Through Auckland Live, we activate public spaces and venues with live experiences that shape the city’s identity and connect communities. This role primarily supports the Performing Arts rōpū, with potential to contribute to other city centre activations.

You’ll design and deliver strategic campaigns across paid, earned, and partner channels - collaborating with presenters, and internal teams to amplify Auckland’s cultural impact.

To view the full position description click here: Position Description

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’re a confident, strategic marketer with a passion for the performing arts and a deep understanding of how marketing drives engagement and impact. You’re digitally savvy, publicity-minded, and skilled at connecting with diverse audiences. 

You thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to prioritise and adapt, and collaborate with empathy. You’re comfortable influencing across teams, stakeholders, and communities to deliver meaningful results.

You’Ll Bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or 7+ years’ experience in marketing, publicity, or communications.
• Proven ability to deliver integrated campaigns with a strong digital and analytics focus.
• Excellent project planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence using digital platforms, creative tools, and collaboration software (e.g. Asana, Teams).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or public holidays as needed.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $130,000k per annum, based on skillset and experience. (Band H)

At TAU, your mahi directly impacts over 1.7 million Aucklanders and visitors. We offer flexible working, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We’re proud of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Explore our employee benefits: Snapshot

If after reading the advert and PD you have any further questions plesae contact: gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Applications close at midnight, 14 October 2025

Me Tono Ināianei! Apply Now!

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Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer. If you have access needs, let us know so we can support you through the recruitment process.

Tātaki 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 Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor 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.