Marketing Communications (Marketing & Communications)Marketing and Communications Manager -Venues Otautahi and Te Kaha StadiumPermanent position reporting directly to the General Manager - CommercialBe part of the exciting events industry as we work towards the opening of Te Kaha in April 2026Lead the marketing and communications strategy across the venue portfolioAbout UsVenues Otautahi venues attract and host a wide range of events in Christchurch and manage a diverse and iconic portfolio of community venues. Venues Otautahi own and manage both the Christchurch Town Hall and Wolfbrook Arena, and manage Apollo Projects Stadium, Hagley Oval, the Air Force Museum of NZ and Te Kaha, the new Canterbury Multi Use Arena (due to open in April 2026).With 30,000 seats, and a 36,000 capacity for large concerts all under the cover of a roof, Te Kaha will be New Zealand's premier and most accessible, inclusive, sustainable, and flexible venue. As we work towards our opening date in April 2026, the career opportunities here at Venues Otautahi are simply incredible. It is time to get your foot in the door!The events held across the Venues Otautahi portfolio deliver significant social, cultural, and economic benefit to the region and ultimately these iconic city venues play a valued role to the Christchurch way of life and the economic prosperity and social wellbeing of the region.It's an exciting time to join Venues Otautahi and you'll have the opportunity to help shape our future as part of our passionate and hard-working team.About the roleVenues Otautahi is delighted to be accepting applications for the role of Marketing and Communications Manager. This role is critical to the success of our events and reports to the General Manager, Commercial. The role oversees the Marketing Coordinator as a direct report. This role is responsible for:Developing, managing and executing an annual strategic marketing and communications planResponsible for written communications across the businessMedia release creation and liaisonSocial media & website content creation and maintenanceOwning the client and guest journey to contribute to exceed NPS targetsDeveloping partnershipsAdvertising plansGraphic designAbout youOur culture is represented by our values of Boldness, Agility and Kindness. These are the essence of how we do business and how we work together with our internal and external stakeholders.The role is dynamic and multi-faceted. You will have strong marketing experience with a minimum of 7 years experience, including holding a relevant professional qualification(s). You will be responsible for being strategic as well as being hands on and driving successful outcomes. Proven brand strategy creation and execution is essential. Story telling is important through your strong writing ability. You will have strong understanding of the creative process and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure our guests have the best possible experience. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.How to applyPlease see attached position description for further information. To apply, please follow the link to submit your application.Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
