At Hamilton City Council, our purpose is to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians. To fulfil our purpose, we need to become the leading community-focused Council, so that Hamilton's full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to live.

This role is part of the Destinations group. This group deliver thriving events, attractions, and destinations – Hamilton Gardens, Te Taonga Whare o Waikato Museum & Gallery, Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, and H3 venues (Claudelands Events Centre, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park).

This is an opportunity to have a city-wide impact, working at the heart of some of Hamilton’s most vibrant public spaces and major event venues!

Help shape how H3 Group shows up - from brand and communications through to business event marketing

We’re looking for a Marketing Executive to lead marketing and communications for H3 on a 12-month maternity leave contract—supporting our corporate brand and delivering campaigns and content that drive engagement, enquiries and bookings.

This is a varied, hands-on role working across brand, communications and marketing. You’ll play a key role in shaping how H3 shows up — from business events and venue promotion through to broader communications and storytelling.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver marketing and communications for the H3 brand and Business Events
• Develop campaigns, content and collateral across digital and traditional channels
• Create clear, consistent messaging and storytelling aligned to H3's brand
• Manage social, web and eDM activity, including the database
• Work closely with the Business Development team to support enquiries, bookings and revenue
• Use data and insights to monitor performance and improve results over time

Why this role

• Work across a high-profile portfolio of venues and events
• Play a key role in building H3's profile and reputation
• Variety across brand, communications and marketing delivery
• Opportunity to shape and improve how marketing and comms are delivered

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

What you’ll bring:

• Experience across marketing, communications and brand
• A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field
• Strong skills in content creation, campaigns and digital channels
• Confident writing for a range of audiences and platforms
• A collaborative approach and strong relationship skills
• A commercial mindset and focus on outcomes
• Experience in the events, business events or tourism industry is advantageous.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $75-$85k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 10 June 2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.