Marketing Assistant

About the company

Matthews Packaging & Hygiene is a well-established, family-owned New Zealand business that supplies packaging and hygiene products nationwide. The company is recognised for dependable service, strong working relationships, and a team environment where people support one another.

Role overview

The business is expanding and is looking for a Marketing Assistant to partner with the Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer. This is a broad, hands-on position suited to someone who is proactive, dependable, organised, and eager to develop. Prior experience is welcome but not essential; enthusiasm and effort are valued highly.

What you will do

• Help plan and schedule content across social media channels.
• Draft and prepare social posts, captions, EDMs, and simple website copy updates.
• Support the Marketing Manager with campaigns, new product releases, and seasonal promotions.
• Coordinate product details, internal communications, and routine marketing administration such as file management, list updates, and deadline tracking.
• Assist with website content changes, including product pages, banners, and minor edits.
• Support product photography through preparation, shot lists, product organisation, and liaison with contractors.
• Work alongside sales and other internal teams to keep branding and messaging aligned.
• Provide general marketing assistance across day-to-day tasks in a busy environment.
• Create marketing content such as social media copy, ad copy, EDMs, website material, and promotional campaign assets.
• Contribute to SEO-focused website updates, including product pages and landing pages.
• Assist with setting up and improving Meta and Google Ads campaigns.
• Update website content, banners, product listings, and landing pages.
• Make basic HTML edits and formatting changes within the CMS.
• Support website improvements aimed at better user experience and conversion performance.
• Coordinate digital content planning and scheduling across platforms.
• Help deliver product launches and seasonal promotions across digital channels.
• Keep product information and internal marketing updates organised.
• Support product photography and preparation of digital assets.
• Collaborate with sales and other teams to maintain consistent branding and messaging.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate is capable, enthusiastic, and reliable. You should bring a positive attitude, strong organisation, and the confidence to communicate with teammates, suppliers, and contractors. Good writing ability and a solid understanding of social media and digital marketing are important; training can be provided.

Extra capabilities that would help

The role would suit someone with stronger digital marketing exposure, particularly in SEO, paid advertising, content production, and website updates. If you enjoy blending creativity with technical work and want your output to help drive traffic, leads, and sales, this could be a strong fit.

• Experience with tools such as Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp or Klaviyo, Canva, and Adobe software.
• Basic knowledge of websites.
• Previous administration or coordination work in a busy setting.
• Experience supporting Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns.
• Understanding of conversion tracking, pixels, and performance reporting.
• Experience with Mailchimp or Klaviyo.
• Ability to use Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic understanding of website structure, UX principles, and CRO.
• Ability to film, edit, or create short-form social media video content.

Working arrangement

This is a full-time role based on-site at the Mangere head office in Auckland. Attendance is required Monday to Friday, and the position cannot be done remotely or from home because of the collaborative, hands-on nature of the work.

Why join the team

• Free lunch every day.
• A close-knit and supportive team within a family-owned business.
• Room to build your marketing skills and progress your career.
• Staff discounts on hygiene and packaging products.
• Complimentary onsite parking.

Application notes

Applicants should submit a CV and a short cover letter explaining why the role is a good match, along with any relevant examples of marketing work, content samples, or portfolio pieces.