Manager Marketing
Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours / week)
Christchurch or Wellington

About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga

We’re looking for a strategic and people-focused marketing leader to join New Zealand Red Cross as our Manager Marketing. Reporting to the Director Communications, Marketing and Philanthropy, this pivotal role leads organisation-wide marketing activity including campaigns, brand, content, reporting and planning.

You’ll lead a small but highly collaborative and agile team, partner closely with stakeholders across the organisation, enjoy the ability to test, innovate and try new approaches to help drive audience engagement, revenue growth and brand impact across Aotearoa.

We welcome applications from candidates located in either Christchurch or Wellington for this role.

In this role you will: 

• Lead the development and delivery of marketing plans, campaigns and activity that support organisational goals and growth.
• Champion and protect the New Zealand Red Cross brand across all channels and touchpoints.
• Partner with teams across the organisation to deliver integrated, audience-focused marketing support.
• Lead, support and develop a high-performing marketing team.
• Use insights, reporting and research to inform decision making and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic marketing advice and support to senior leaders across the organisation.

Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We’re looking for an experienced marketing professional with strong leadership skills, commercial acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships across a complex organisation. 

To be successful you will have: 

• A proven record of managing results-driven marketing activity across campaigns, digital, brand and content.
• Strong people leadership experience and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing budgets, reporting and external suppliers.
• The ability to be innovative and think strategically while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• An empathy with humanitarian causes and alignment with the fundamental principles of New Zealand Red Cross.

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 13,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.   

Why work with us? 

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.  

Our benefits include: 

• Five weeks annual leave
• Career development opportunities 
• Annual flu vaccinations 
• Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance  

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

Click below to download the job description and to apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button to be taken to the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page. If you are already viewing this via the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page, please click the active job description link below.  

Please submit your application online, as we’re unable to accept direct applications. Your application must include the following documentation:

• A recent copy of CV/Resume 

• Cover Letter 

• Passport 

• Legal Right to Work In New Zealand  

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 10/06/2026

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Rowan Worner at rowan.worner@redcross.org.nz   

Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early. 

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