Posted: 20/09/2024

Closing Date: 02/10/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Christchurch

Job Category: Marketing

Manager Marketing
Permanent Full–Time
Flexible working: this position can be 1 FTE (37 hours per week) or 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) to support your work balance.
Flexible location: Christchurch or Wellington
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
The Marketing Manager will report to the Director of Communications, Marketing, and Engagement and oversee and execute marketing activities, including strategic planning and budget management.
This role leads a team that delivers expert support and thought leadership across all marketing functions within the organisation. A key focus will be driving continuous improvement in team capabilities, performance, and overall delivery.
In this role, you will:

• Oversee developing and delivering marketing strategies and content to achieve business objectives, ROI, and brand growth.
• Lead brand stewardship, ensuring consistent application and development of policies and guidelines for brand usage and design.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with revenue-generating business units to align marketing efforts with commercial goals.
• Manage research initiatives and use data-driven decision-making to enhance organisational strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to and implement strategic business plans and manage reporting and analysis for continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage relationships and contracts with third-party providers, focusing on value for money and performance.
• Provide leadership, support, and development for staff, driving performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while managing budgets and fostering an inclusive culture.

Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?
To be successful, you will have:

• A strong understanding of all elements of marketing, including digital, campaigns, brand, channels, content, stakeholders, media, and PR.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in a business setting.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing commercial strategies that drive revenue growth, including identifying new market opportunities, optimising product and service offerings, and enhancing customer engagement and retention.
• Experience managing budget.
• Cultural capability and competency in Te Ao Maori.
• Ability to think strategically and respond to and manage risks and opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead, grow and develop a geographically dispersed team.

About the New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is a National Society member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our organisation has over 8,000 members and staff who contribute to the Red Cross’s mission of improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience. More information can be found at www.redcross.org.nz. We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in New Zealand, the Pacific and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience. Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
Why work with us?

• Be part of a team that shares your passion.
• Our organisation is made up of diverse and dedicated individuals.
• We value our employees as much as we value their work.

All applications MUST be submitted online which requires uploading the below details

• A recent copy of CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Passport
• Right to Work (If Not NZ Citizen)

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job, Applications close at 05:00 pm on 02/10/2024
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Rowan Worner at rowan.worner@redcross.org.nz.
Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.