About the Opportunity
- This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad, high-impact role across both Tennis Auckland and the ASB Classic - two brands with very different audiences, but one shared ambition to grow profile, engagement and connection through tennis
- The official role title is “Communications & Partnerships Lead”
- The role is split to lead all Marketing & Communications 60% domestic tennis and 40% ASB Classic, this role blends community sport, brand storytelling, commercial partnership support and event-driven delivery in a way that is genuinely unique in the Auckland market
- Reporting directly into the CEO and collaborating with the wider, passionate team to bring communications and marketing plans to life - shaping how tennis shows up across social, digital, website, stakeholder comms, campaigns and partner activity
- On the domestic side, you’ll help lift visibility, consistency and profile across Tennis Auckland’s programmes, clubs, competitions and broader activity; on the ASB Classic side, you’ll support one of New Zealand’s most recognisable sporting events across marketing, content, branding and sponsorship delivery
- This role will suit someone who loves variety, enjoys being close to the action, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where no two weeks look quite the same. You need to be a passionate sports and community person who loves building connection, creating momentum and helping great experiences come to life.
What You’ll Bring
- You’ll bring solid experience across communications, marketing, brand, content and partnerships, and be someone who is just as comfortable shaping the plan as you are rolling up your sleeves to make it happen. We are looking for proven intermediate to senior level MarComms experience and someone who has ideally worked with partners/sponsors.
- You’ll be a strong writer and storyteller, with the ability to create content that is engaging, on-brand and fit for audience - whether that’s social copy, campaign messaging, website updates, partner communications or event collateral
- You’ll have confidence working across multiple channels and moving parts, juggling deadlines, coordinating assets, managing agencies or suppliers, and keeping things on track without losing energy or quality
- You’ll bring strong stakeholder nous - able to work effectively with senior leaders, media, agencies and internal teams, and ensure mutually beneficial outcomes for commercial partners, while representing the organisation in a polished and professional way
- Most importantly, you’ll be practical, proactive and adaptable, with a genuine interest in sport, community and creating experiences that connect with people
What’s on Offer
- Discretionary Bonus, car park and Next Gen gym membership
- A genuinely exciting opportunity to work across both community tennis and the ASB Classic, combining purpose, profile and variety in one role
- The chance to make a visible impact - helping shape how tennis is communicated, promoted and experienced across Auckland
- A broad brief spanning content, communications, campaigns, partnerships and event delivery, giving you real ownership and the chance to really make your own impact
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment that will suit someone who loves energy, variety and being part of something visible, vibrant and well connected
Next Steps?
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.
For any questions give Suzie Gates a call on 0221599311 and quote Job ID: 17503 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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