Marketing Manager- Ticketek NZ (8 month max term contract)

Be part of our tomorrow! We are hiring a Marketing Manager at Ticketek NZ which is part of TEG, owner of Ticketek and 30+ other brands across 40 countries!

Every day, TEG connects fans to unforgettable experiences and businesses to their audiences. We proudly partner with some of the world’s most iconic venues and lead in sports and entertainment event promotion globally.

Join live entertainment’s most innovative, dynamic, and passionate global business!

About Ticketek New Zealand

With over 40 years experience ticketing the biggest live events and venues in New Zealand, Ticketek is the leading ticketing partner to the sports and live entertainment industry and operates New Zealand's most advanced multi-channel ticket sales and distribution network.

A truly digital company, ticketek.co.nz is New Zealand's leading entertainment events website, with a market leading mobile platform

Ticketek sells tickets to more than 3,000 events each year, including concerts at every major Stadium, as well as for New Zealand Rugby, Cricket, Football, Rugby League and Netball. Ticketek sells tickets for theatre, musicals, festivals, exhibitions, experience, and family events from Whangarei to Bluff.

About the Role

Ticketek New Zealand is looking for a Marketing Manager to join the team on an 8-month max-term contract. This role leads the delivery of marketing campaigns across a diverse event portfolio, with a focus on driving ticket sales and supporting client success through some of New Zealand’s largest owned marketing channels.

Reporting to the NZ General Manager and sitting within the Senior Management Team, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing tailored marketing plans, managing paid marketing revenue, and overseeing affiliate and third-party marketing and partnerships.

You’ll act as a key contact for partners — confident in reporting on performance, drawing insights, and making informed recommendations to build trusted, effective relationships.

This role calls for a strong, hands-on leader to manage two direct reports: a Marketing Executive, responsible for campaign delivery and reporting, and a Digital & Content Specialist, focused on website content and technical ticket builds.

Please note: We’re moving quickly on this opportunity and keen to meet motivated candidates. If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Manage and execute marketing campaigns across a variety of channels
• Work closely with clients, decoding information and providing recommendations
• Lead and manage two direct reports
• Juggle multiple projects, events, and stakeholders at once
• Lead projects independently with high organisation and motivation
• Use CRM systems to support campaigns and relationships
• Attend live events to support campaign execution and engagement

About you

• Minimum 5 years’ marketing experience
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business/financial drivers
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Confidence in negotiation and client-facing communication
• Proven team leadership and people management skills
• High level of attention to detail and professionalism under pressure
• Relevant degree or business qualification (preferred)
• Genuine passion for sport and live entertainment

Benefits

Here’s a taste of what Ticketek offers:

• Complimentary tickets to selected events
• Birthday Leave
• Volunteering Leave
• Flu Vaccinations
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Free Advice and Support (EAP)

• Global Reward and Recognition Program
• Supportive and exciting Learning and Development Opportunities
• Career Pathways
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Great team members!

At Ticketek NZ all your hard work in helping change the way we interact with clients and customers will not go unnoticed. In return we support and reward great performance by offering competitive salaries and employee benefits

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would welcome you to apply with a cover letter and full resume outlining your suitability for the role.

About TEG

TEG is a global leader in live entertainment, ticketing, digital and data which sits at the heart of the live event experience for millions of fans. TEG operates globally and includes TEG Live, TEG Sport, TEG Rugby Live, TEG Experiences, TEG Dainty, TEG Van Egmond, TEG MJR, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, TEG Lifelike Touring, TEG TES Live, TEG Europe, TEG Asia, TEG North America, Qudos Bank Arena, Ticketek, Ovation, FAN+, VIP NOW and SXSW Sydney.

For more information about TEG, please visit http://www.teg.com.au

TEG is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We want to make sure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive for all people. If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience in our recruitment process, please advise us when scheduling your interview.

*Only direct applications will be considered. No recruiters please*