Temporary Communications and Marketing Adviser – Immediate Start

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

Are you a creative and organised communications professional who enjoys variety collaboration and bringing ideas to life Were looking for a Temporary Communications and Marketing Adviser to support a busy and dynamic team across a range of communications and marketing activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working across digital content social media websites and stakeholder communications in a fast-paced environment.

Ngā Haepapa Matua Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

In this varied role youll help deliver engaging communications and marketing initiatives across multiple channels and audiences. Youll work closely with internal stakeholders to support content creation digital engagement and day-to-day communications activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and delivering social media content
• Coordinating and producing newsletters and communications material
• Updating and maintaining website content
• Supporting marketing campaigns events and promotional activities
• Providing general communications and marketing support across the team

Hourly rate is between $30 per hr - $40 per hr and will be dependent on skills and experience 

Assignments may range from short-term opportunities of around four weeks through to several months or up to 12 months with both full-time and part-time hours available.

He kōrero mōu About you

Youll be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills attention to detail and a proactive approach. You enjoy balancing multiple priorities and are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

You may bring:

• Experience in communications marketing or digital content roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with social media and website content management
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently ranked among the worlds most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 24th May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experience detailed above.

Please reach out to Sharon Kishore (Recruitment Consultant) via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. 

Additional Information :

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time