Assistant, Campaigns

• Can you provide administrative or coordination support in a busy work environment
• Do you have at least 2 years of work experience in marketing or a qualification in a related field

• Are you looking to kickstart your marketing careerand build a strong foundation in campaign delivery and creative production

Kōrero mō te tūrangaAbout the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for an Assistant Campaigns to join the Takitoru - Communications Marketing and Digital Engagement group on a permanent full-time basis.

As Assistant Campaigns youll play a key role in supporting creative multi-channel campaigns that make a real differencefrom inspiring future students to strengthening the Universitys reputation.

This is a varied and exciting role with no two days the same. Youll bring together your organisational skills people skills and marketing knowhow to help keep campaigns running smoothly. Its the perfect opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their marketing career with exposure to everything from campaign planning and workflow management to creative production and content development. This is a full-time permanent role at the heart of one of the Universitys busiest and most outward-facing portfolios.

Following a reorganisation to form an integrated team the Takitoru - Communications Marketing and Digital Engagement Group will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Universitys reputation and supporting its strategic goals through targeted innovative and effective communications and marketing. This newly formed Group will foster greater collaboration unified messaging and enhanced creativity to engage our many audiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development and coordination of multichannel marketing campaigns.
• Keep campaign calendars workflows and deliverables organised ensuring activity stays on track and aligned across teams.
• Prepare and organise compelling accessible and audiencefocused campaign content.
• Assist with creative productionincluding photoshoots video shoots talent coordination and organic social content.
• Liaise with external suppliers agencies and talent to support smooth and efficient campaign delivery.
• Act as a first point of contact for general campaign and marketing queries providing helpful and timely support.
• Provide general administrative financial and organisational support to the Marketing and Digital Engagement team.

Ō pūmanawaAbout you

Youll be a proactive organised team player who enjoys working in a fastmoving environment. You bring strong attention to detail great communication skills and a friendly confident manner when working with others. Youre comfortable juggling multiple tasks supporting colleagues and helping keep campaigns running smoothly. With marketing experience or a relevant qualification youre ready to grow your skills and build a strong foundation in campaign delivery and creative production.

Key requirements:

• At least 2 years of work experience in a marketing role OR a relevant tertiary qualification in marketing communications media or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to provide administrative or coordination support in a busy work environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting marketing creative or content production processes.
• Familiarity with social media platforms or basic digital marketing concepts.
• Experience in a university public sector or similarly complex environment.
• Understanding of accessibility inclusivity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a marketing context.

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Close date for vacancy: 27 February 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with James Rossington Manager Campaigns ().

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current relevant visa they will need to secure this independently.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.