Marketing & Communications Specialist

Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is one of New Zealand’s leading independent day and boarding schools. With a strong reputation for academic excellence, outstanding co-curricular achievement, and exceptional pastoral care, we are committed to developing confident, capable young women.

We are entering an exciting phase, including the Cherrington Restoration Project, a significant initiative that honours our heritage while building a lasting legacy for future generations. 

This is a unique opportunity for a creative and driven marketing professional to play a key role in shaping how our school connects with its community.

As our Marketing & Communications Specialist, you will lead the delivery of engaging, high-quality marketing and communications that strengthen our brand, support enrolments, and bring our stories to life.

Working closely with school leadership and key stakeholders, you’ll drive campaigns, manage digital channels, and create compelling content that resonates with prospective families, students, alumni, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities include:

Marketing & Brand

• Support and deliver the school’s marketing and communications strategy
• Maintain a consistent, high-quality brand across all channels
• Identify opportunities to enhance the school’s profile and reputation

Digital & Campaigns

• Manage and update the school website and digital platforms
• Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns across social and email
• Monitor performance and optimise campaigns using data insights

Content & Storytelling

• Create engaging content showcasing student achievements and school life
• Develop newsletters, publications, and promotional materials
• Capture and share meaningful stories from across the school community

CRM & Communications

• Manage the CRM platform, ensuring accurate data and effective segmentation
• Deliver targeted email campaigns and lifecycle communications
• Maintain strong communication with key stakeholder groups

Projects & Community Engagement

• Support communications for key initiatives, including the Cherrington Restoration Project
• Contribute to campaigns that build community engagement and philanthropic support
• Promote school events and initiatives (some after-hours involvement required)

Qualifications

You will be a well-rounded marketing and communications professional who enjoys variety and purpose in your work.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in marketing, communications, or digital marketing
• Strong writing, content creation, and storytelling skills
• Experience managing websites, social media, and campaigns
• Confidence using digital tools (CMS, analytics, CRM platforms)
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities

You’ll also be:

• Creative, proactive, and detail-oriented
• A strong collaborator who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders
• Passionate about education and community impact
• Supportive of the school’s Anglican special character

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected and values-driven school community
• Work on meaningful projects with real impact
• Variety across digital, content, events, and community engagement
• A collaborative and supportive environment

Waikato Diocesan School for Girls promotes equal opportunities by applying our EEO framework across all employment-related policies and procedures.