Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas
Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibitions, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.
Job Description
Mō te tūranga | About the role
We are seeking a talented Marketing Manager to lead our high-performing Marketing team and champion the Museum’s vibrant brand across all channels. This role drives visitation and revenue growth through thoughtful, insight-led marketing that connects with Auckland’s diverse communities.
As a senior leader within the Audience Engagement directorate, you will oversee the development and delivery of integrated marketing plans, digital strategies, campaigns, and brand governance. You’ll collaborate widely across the Museum and with sector partners, ensuring our stories and experiences are communicated in compelling and culturally grounded ways.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
We’re looking for someone with:
Proven experience leading and developing a high‑performing team.
Senior-level experience within the GLAM sector, with a thorough understanding of GLAM/experience audiences.
Demonstrated experience working in a bicultural environment.
A working understanding of the application of tikanga and a high degree of cultural competency.
Superior interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating a complex and diverse organisation.
The ability to set goals and strategies for effective digital marketing campaigns, with strong capability in analytics-based decision-making.
You will be an inspiring people leader, a strategic thinker, and a collaborator who thrives on creativity, innovation, and community connection.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Flexible work arrangements and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
Life insurance from your first day and discounted health insurance.
An award-winning wellbeing programme and free museum membership.
Discounted onsite parking and great staff discounts.
An inclusive, supportive culture and an active social club.
Rainbow tick accredited.
Check out our benefits page to learn more about why we love working here.
Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!
Closing Date: Monday, 2 February 2026
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Please view the position description hereor click Apply if viewing from the Seek platform.
Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Maori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits such as flexible work and leave, and an award-winning wellbeing programme.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
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