Manager Creative Services

MARKETING SERVICES DEPARTMENT TE TARI RĀTOKA WHAKATAIRAKA
EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT TE RINGA TORO

The role Te mahi

The University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is seeking a Manager Creative Services to manage our busy in-house creative function.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing youll lead a talented multidisciplinary team of design content production photography and publication specialists.

This role is critical in bridging creative strategy and execution ensuring the right people processes and priorities are in place to deliver impactful creative work across digital print social brand campaign and corporate channels.

Youll oversee workflow manage budgets and resources and actively champion creative excellence from briefing to delivery. You will ensure brand stewardship enable client-focused solutions and lead out scalable systems that support efficient and consistent creative delivery.

You will build strong relationships across the Division of External Engagement and support your team to engage proactively with the University community ensuring alignment with the Universitys marketing strategy. As the strategy evolves youll guide the team to collaborate adapt and maintain creative impact in an ever-changing environment.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Proven experience managing a creative services design or content team.
A strong understanding of digital-first creative execution and customer experience.
Expertise in creative workflows and project/studio management.
Solid background in brand governance and maintaining consistency across channels.
Experience mentoring and leading creatives across disciplines.
A proactive solutions-focused mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in creative tools and project management platforms.

The University Te whare wānaka

Established in 1869 the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is New Zealands first university. Our strong reputation in teaching and research excellence as well as established national and international linkages makes us a popular choice amongst students considering tertiary education. Recently the University of Otago has unveiled two ambitious strategies Vision 2040 and Pae Tata which includes our commitment to becoming a Te-Tiriti led tertiary institution.

Ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions in the world the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka recognises that our staff are key to our success.

Further Details Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role located in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $107320 to $115834 Top of Range $124348.

We offer competitive salary 5 weeks annual leave a 6.75% superannuation scheme and encourage work/life balance.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of kaimahi with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Hone Paul Director Marketing via the contact details below.

Application Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 8 October 2025.

Additional Information

Contact: Hone Paul

Position details: Job Description

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