Brand Manager | 6-month Contract

Ko wai mātou? - About usWe are Spark, New Zealand's largest, multi-brand digital services company offering mobile, fixed network and IT services in addition to other adjacent services to millions of New Zealand consumers and businesses. Home to inspired, forward thinkers, Spark people are at the heart of our purpose to get stuck in to enable New Zealanders to unleash their own incredible potential using the amazing technology and digital experiences we deliver. Our progressive, straight up approach to technology is evolving every day and we have a thirst for fresh, creative energy to join us in sparking New Zealand's digital future.We operate in an exciting and constantly evolving industry, where the pace of change brings new and unique challenges every day, so we operate using Agile ways of working to allow us to meet the fast-changing needs of our customers. Agile replaces the traditional hierarchical organisational structure to produce a transparent, collaborative environment with highly productive teams who are empowered to deliver better outcomes for our customers, communities, and all of New Zealand.Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About the role:Are you passionate about how brands make you feel and think? Are you a great communicator? Are you a few years into your brand marketing career looking for an iconic NZ brand to grow with?Join a fun, collaborative, award-winning team at Spark and help deliver world-class brand experiences that capture the hearts and minds of New Zealanders.This is a six-month contract to jump in and support the brand team while one of our team members are away. This role sits within the Brand Engagement Squad, which leads the delivery of Spark’s brand campaigns and experiences across both our consumer and business portfolios. From large-scale consumer platforms to SME and enterprise campaigns, you’ll be involved in a diverse range of projects that keep our brand distinctive and aspirational.As a Brand Partner (Brand Manager), you’ll run campaigns end-to-end — from insight and briefing, through to delivery and measurement. You’ll work closely with agency partners and internal stakeholders, balancing creativity, strategic thinking and executional detail to deliver work that drives impact.Ngā mahi o ia rā – Daily tasks:Managing the delivery of integrated brand campaigns across consumer and business audiences.Developing clear and inspiring briefs that translate insights into great creative.Owning budgets, timelines and project management with confidence.Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and agency partners.Acting as a brand ambassador — safeguarding consistency and quality in every execution and across the business.Providing clear reporting, analysis and insights post-campaign.Tō wheako - Your experience:Solid experience in brand marketing (consumer and/or business).Proven experience running campaigns end-to-end.Strong track record working with creative agencies and producing distinctive work.Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to confidently present.Analytical skills to interpret research and data into insights.Experience managing campaign budgets.He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou – So, why choose us?Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai - Diversity and Inclusion:At Spark, we are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture. Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be “how things are done at Spark”, embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices. We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.Toitū - Sustainability:Sustainability is a key focus for us. We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s recovery and economic transformation. The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.Ngā pūkenga Motuhake – the must haves:Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining)