The Opportunity

Laidlaw College is looking for a creative professional to join our Communications and Marketing team. Ideally you will bring both technical and creative abilities and will enjoy working with a team of servant hearted and passionate people. 

You’ll be curious, and love keeping on top of trends, with a natural inclination to promote to youth and young adult markets. This new role will support a wider team who combine a strong sense of mission with the academic mind and educational heart of a multicultural,interdenominational, intergenerational Christian College. 

This role reports to the Communications Lead. Our preference is for this role to be full time, but we welcome applications from those available to work 30+ hours a week.

Who We’re Looking For

You will have experience in at least two of the following skillsets:

Digital marketing

• Strong capability in website management (web development skills a plus), email marketing, social media, and all forms of online marketing and analytics. 
• You’ll love a fast paced marketing environment, and enjoy seeing those stats role in.

Graphic design

• Attention to detail and can churn out the work for digital and print outputs. 
• Technically proficient - fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, including video editing, with creative intuition, taking initiative with solutions.

Messaging and copywriting

• Skilled at shaping messaging, aware of the nuances of audience, and helping us craft language that communicates key concepts and stories to wide and targeted audiences.

About Us

Laidlaw College is the largest tertiary-level evangelical, interdenominational college in New Zealand. As a private training establishment, we offer quality education in theology, mission and ministry, counselling and education, with campuses in Henderson and Ōtautahi Christchurch and a learning hub in Manukau. Study at Laidlaw is not only for those preparing for professional Christian ministry but is also for those who are seeking to deepen and integrate their faith into every area of life. We teach programmes from Certificate to Doctoral level.

Our Vision: A world shaped by love, compelled and informed by the Gospel.

Our Mission: To equip students and scholars to renew their communities with a faith as intelligent as it is courageous.

Why Laidlaw?

We offer a work environment that supports wellbeing, encourages professional and personal development and celebrates successes. These initiatives include:

• Regular community gatherings and celebrations with staff and students
• Free parking and close proximity to public transport options
• Access to a staff discount card and Laidlaw library membership
• An environment that supports your professional and personal development

For further information, please visit https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/work...

Please apply via SEEK with a covering letter and CV, specifying the skillsets you have to offer. Suitable applicants will be interviewed for these opportunities as applications are received.

If you would like to make a time for a confidential phone call to discuss any queries, please email Tracey McDowall, HR Consultant, Laidlaw College, [email protected].