Regional Marketing and Communications Manager

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

Regional Marketing and Communications Manager supporting NZTE in marketing programmes for Australia and the Pacific region. Focusing on strategic and operational support in a senior-level role based in Sydney.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering integrated marketing programmes, with strong operational and project management capabilities. Proven ability to lead through influence in complex stakeholder environments while managing budgets and driving continuous improvement.

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Integrated Marketing ProgrammesProject ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Programme PlanningProject DeliveryOperational ManagementStrategy TranslationRisk Management

Soft Skills

InfluencingCoachingMentoringRelationship ManagementCommunication

Industry Keywords

Customer-FocusedSales-LedInternal CommunicationsMedia RelationsPublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and deliver integrated marketing, communications and customer programme plans that support regional priorities.
Lead programme planning, project delivery, budget oversight, process improvement and reporting across key initiatives.
Act as a trusted MarComms partner and advisor to senior internal and external stakeholders across a complex organisation.
Connect multiple activity streams into coherent programmes, identifying priorities, reducing complexity and proactively managing risks and opportunities.
Lead and influence across project teams, workstreams and stakeholder groups, providing guidance, clarity and momentum without direct line management responsibility.
Ensure all activity reflects NZTE’s brand standards, market needs, customer outcomes and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing programmes across events, digital channels, communications and customer initiatives.
Strong operational and project management capability, with experience translating strategy into practical plans and delivered outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a matrix or complex stakeholder environment, gaining alignment and driving outcomes.
Budget management, process management and continuous improvement experience, with the ability to simplify complexity and prioritise effectively.
Strong engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, coach, mentor and support delivery through others.
Exposure to customer-focused, sales-led or international organisations would be valuable, as would experience in internal communications and media and public relations initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Flexible work arrangements