• Drive creative marketing campaigns for libraries, arts and heritage
• Showcase the unique culture of Whakatāne to diverse audiences
• Join a passionate, collaborative team making a real community impact

Are you a creative marketer who loves connecting people with experiences that inspire? Here's your chance to lead engaging campaigns that promote our arts, library, and heritage services to the community and beyond.

Ko wai mātau | About us

The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it's important to stop and play too. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us? In return, you'll get access to a range of staff benefits including flexible working arrangements, an extra week's annual leave and free or discounted access to our community facilities. You'll never be more than half an hour away from rivers, lakes, forests, beaches and great walks - most are just on your doorstep. We love this place, and you will too.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

As our Arts Marketing & Promotions Specialist, you'll design and deliver innovative marketing strategies that raise awareness, increase participation, and celebrate the unique stories of our district. From social media campaigns to print collateral, you'll create content that captivates and inspires.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies across all Arts services
• Create high-quality content for social media, digital platforms, and print materials
• Manage and grow social media engagement through creative campaigns
• Collaborate with colleagues, media contacts, and community partners for maximum impact
• Analyse marketing performance and use insights to refine strategies
• Ensure consistent branding and inclusive messaging across all channels

Ko wai koe | About you

You're an innovative, hands-on marketing professional with a passion for storytelling and community engagement. You thrive on creativity, collaboration, and making an impact through strategic campaigns.

What you'll bring

• A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or related field
• Proven experience in marketing and promotions, ideally in arts, cultural, or public sector
• Strong social media management skills and experience with digital marketing tools
• Excellent copywriting and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to use analytics to measure success and inform decisions
• Cultural competency and the ability to engage with diverse communities

Ngā whaipainga |Our values

• We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
• We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
• We work as one team - Toitū te Mahi Tahi
• We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata
• We care about our environment - Toitū te Taiao

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you're ready to shape and tell the stories that bring our arts and cultural experiences to life, send us your CV and a cover letter explaining your experience and what you'll bring to this role.

We are keen to welcome the successful candidate to our team ASAP so will be watching applications as they come in and hiring as soon as we find the right candidate. So don't delay in submitting your CV and cover letter.

For any further information, please phone 07 308 8695 to speak with Alexandra Pickles, General Manager Community Experience.