Marketing & Communications Manager

We're looking for that special someone who can develop and achieve the Association's marketing plan and promote our kindergartens throughout the Hutt Valley.

Ensuring our rolls are full by using effective marketing strategies is a key purpose of this position, along with creating and delivering effective internal communications to our staff.

Our ideal candidate is:

• enthusiastic, talented, with proven experience working in a marketing and/or communications role
• a natural communicator and networker, who sees opportunities to promote and enhance our brand
• able to use their creative writing flair to create content that will increase engagement, provide information and entice visitors to our website
• excited to plan and deliver community engagement events at locations throughout the Hutt Valley
• experienced in writing articles for publication in local media.

Candidates must also have:

• a marketing/communications tertiary qualification
• at least two years of relevant work experience
• a valid and full New Zealand driver license
• the legal right to work in New Zealand.

You'll be a step ahead of the rest if you have:

• previous experience using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Light Room, Google Forms and Rocketspark
• some Te Reo written communication skills
• previous experience or knowledge of HCK and our philosophy.

In return we offer:

• the opportunity to work with a professional, friendly team who are passionate about supporting the 22 kindergartens in our Association
• some flexibility regarding the days and times of work
• the chance to combine your creative marketing skills with your superior attention to detail and communication abilities.

Applications close on Wednesday 14th January at 5pm - however applications may be reviewed before this date.