Marketing & Communications Lead

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network and is one of the world's leading professional services organisations. We provide business advisory, audit and tax services to private and public sector, iwi, and family owned-businesses.

KPMG is focused on fuelling the prosperity of New Zealand. By prosperity we mean shared wealth and lasting wellbeing for all New Zealanders. We believe that by helping New Zealand’s enterprises succeed, the public sector to do better, and our communities to grow, our country will also succeed and prosper.  This is more than a goal - it’s our reason for being. 

• As the Marketing & Communications Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading marketing and communications (Marcomms) campaigns and activities across the firm. This is an exciting opportunity to inform and engage both internal and external audiences, increasing awareness, consideration, and usage of KPMG services. 

• Lead the Marcomms team in the prioritisation, development and delivery of quality internal and external communication, and on- and offline marketing.
• Foster cross-firm collaboration and build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support the identification and management of media opportunities and the mitigation of reputational risks.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and align practices with strategic goals.
• Support and develop the Marketing and Communications team’s learning and development to meet business needs and individual aspirations. 

• Proven experience in leading a marketing and communications team, with a strong track record of delivering successful campaigns and strategies.
• Excellent strategic thinking and the ability to provide strategic advice, guidance, and input to various divisions.
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence outcomes and support Business Enablement to meet divisional and firm needs.
• Proficiency in using data and insights to enhance performance in your area of responsibility.
• Ability to direct the work of others and identify growth and development opportunities for your team.
• A tertiary qualification in marketing and/or communications will be an advantage.

Applications for this role close on Sunday 17th November 2024.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. 

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. 

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

—  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

—  Opportunities for local and international secondments

—  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

—  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

—  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

—   A paid professional association membership of your choice

—   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

—   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

—   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

—  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

—  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

—  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.