Marketing Specialist – Kaitiaki Cars Limited (Auckland)
About Us
Kaitiaki Cars Limited is an Auckland-based used vehicle dealership specialising in high-quality Japanese-import vehicles. As our inventory and digital channels continue to grow, we’re looking for a proactive Marketing Specialist to strengthen our brand, drive customer acquisition and support the next stage of our business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement marketing strategies and promotional campaigns aligned with vehicle sales, stock levels and business goals.
- Research customer preferences, competitor activity, market trends and vehicle demand to uncover growth opportunities.
- Advise management on campaign planning, audience targeting, messaging, vehicle positioning and pricing strategy.
- Plan and manage advertising across our website, social media, automotive marketplaces and other relevant digital channels.
- Create and coordinate marketing content including copy, vehicle promotions, graphics, photography and short-form video.
- Coordinate external designers, photographers, media suppliers and advertising partners as needed.
- Manage campaign schedules, marketing budgets and paid media activity.
- Review website content and recommend improvements to SEO, search visibility, UX and lead generation.
- Monitor website traffic, enquiries, lead sources, campaign costs, conversion rates and other key performance indicators.
- Prepare regular marketing performance reports and present practical, data-backed recommendations to management.
- Analyse customer, campaign, sales and inventory data to evaluate marketing effectiveness and commercial impact.
- Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all advertising and communications.
- Identify new customer segments, promotional opportunities and suitable marketing channels for the dealership.
- Undertake other reasonable marketing-related duties within the scope of the role.
Skills & Experience
You must meet one of the following:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field; or
- At least 2 years of relevant marketing work experience.
The ideal candidate will also have:
- Understanding of social media marketing, website content, SEO and digital advertising.
- Ability to analyse marketing performance and provide practical recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines.
Automotive, retail or related industry experience is advantageous but not essential.
Position Details
- Employer: Kaitiaki Cars Limited
- Position: Marketing Specialist
- Vacancies: 1
- Location: Henderson, Auckland
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Pay Rate: NZD $32.00–$35.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience)
- Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
- Working Days: Rostered over 5–6 days per week, including weekends where reasonably required
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for this role.
Include details of your current right to work in New Zealand.