Senior Marketing Advisor at NZ Defence Force, Wellington - Wairarapa Mo te tunga | About the roleAre you an experienced marketing professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young individuals? The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking a dynamic and seasoned Senior Marketing Advisor to join our dedicated team within Defence Recruiting. In this role, you will play a crucial part in inspiring 18–24-year-olds to explore the exciting and fulfilling career opportunities available within the Defence Force.As the Senior Marketing Advisor, you'll maintain the ongoing relationships with our creative partners and suppliers, manage marketing campaigns and produce excellent communications both internally and externally.A typical day might include:Managing two direct reports (Digital & Social Media Coordinator, and Marketing Projects Coordinator).Utilising your expertise to design and implement innovative marketing campaigns targeted at the 18-24 age group, showcasing the unique benefits and opportunities offered by a career in the Defence Force.Staying abreast of market trends, audience preferences, and competitor activities to continuously refine and improve recruitment strategies.Utilising data-driven insights to measure the success of marketing campaigns and make data-informed decisions for future strategies and reporting tothe Executive Leadership Team.Developing internal communications initiatives to support awareness and understanding by NZDF personnel.Working closely with internal stakeholders, creative teams, and external agencies to ensure cohesive and impactful marketing initiatives.Aiding the wider Defence Recruiting unit to achieve targets and be successful.This role is based in Wellington Central. Once you are established in the role there are flexible working arrangements available, including some work from home options.To really own this role, you'll need to balance soft skills with technical ones. Influencing and negotiating with a wide range of internal stakeholders is a must as at times you'll need to sell an idea or course of action to those who are not marketers.Additionally, you will also possess:Strong communication and interpersonal skills.A creative mind set with the ability to think outside the box.A results driven mentality with a focus on achieving recruitment targets.Great time management.The ability to self-manage and work as part of a team.Familiarity with digital marketing trends and tools.Experience in capturing video content and editing and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is desirable, but not essential.A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field.Approximately 5 years of experience in marketing, with a proven track record of successful campaign management.Experience in recruitment marketing or working with youth-oriented campaigns is highly desirable.This role requires occasional domestic travel to NZDF's Camps and Bases (and other locations); a Full Class 1 Driver's Licence is highly desirable for this reason.Nou te rourou | What's in it for youYour skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services.Find all our benefits and more on theForce 4 Families website .NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment.We're recognised for our efforts; being Rainbow Tick Certified, holding a Gender Tick Advanced Accreditation. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to ApplyUse the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.Please Note:All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:Low level Security Clearancemost preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years , ORis a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years : either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.#J-18808-Ljbffr
