Role Summary

As General Manager Marketing, Communications and Brand, you will take responsibility for leading the Marketing and Events programme, providing direction and support for our key personnel covering marketing, communications, digital, events and brand strategy. The role will drive the strategic direction of the Marketing and Events department to deliver on its aim to support the delivery of Performance and Talent programme, Community Cricket programmes and lead the Marketing and Events for Auckland Cricket.  

You will be responsible for leading our key stakeholders and driving key messages for Auckland Cricket that drives long term engagement with our fans and community.  Your role will be critical in developing and growing strong relationships that will aid in this key strategic goal, including with our main partner, New Zealand Cricket.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A proven track record in sports marketing and sporting event environments. 
• Ability to lead strategic planning, execution, and delivery.
• Strategic programme design, delivery and assessment experience including the development and management of annual strategic and operational plans.
• Prior sports marketing, or digital marketing experience would be an advantage. 
• Prior delivery of domestic level events would be an advantage 
• Business acumen to include budget management and delivery, financial application to specific programmes and review.
• Strategic leadership including progressive people management to drive a professional development culture. 
• Ability to influence others and constructively challenge if/when required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop strong relationships with a very diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualification within sports marketing or business. 

This is an opportunity to lead the strategic direction for Auckland Cricket and drive the marketing, communications and brand programmes to ensure sustainable success on and off the field. 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – Friday 7th March 2025

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: jdhanjee@aucklandcricket.co.nz

Full job description available on request.

Article added: Thursday 20 February 2025