Marketing & Sales Business Partner

Job Overview

Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider.

Work collaboratively in a well established team with a strong reputation.

Job Responsibilities

This role will develop and implement multi channel marketing initiatives to profile and promote Ara and recruit students to Ara's various programmes and courses. The role will be allocated specific portfolios to manage, as well as any other specific area of need as directed by the Marketing Promotions Manager and will be required to work closely with Ara's Engagement team as required to deliver results. The role will involve a high degree of autonomy, project management, consultation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in working collaboratively as part of a strategic marketing team.
• High level of proficiency in innovative multi channel marketing capabilities including digital.
• Ability to interpret and understand market and end user requirements.
• Demonstrate expertise in customer service and relationship management.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to prioritise workload with a proven ability to successfully handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work cross functionally in an organisational context.
• Manage budgets.
• Customer focused.
• 2-5 years' experience in a marketing environment.
• Tertiary qualification at Degree level in an appropriate discipline.
• Ability to create targeted marketing solutions to appeal and engage specific market groups.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
• Be proactive to achieve and exceed expectations.

About Ara Institute

Ara Institute of Canterbury, a business division of Te P ūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world class, tertiary level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Additional Information

Location: Central Christchurch

Posted on 05 Nov 2025 Closes on 16 Nov :55

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