Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

About the role

We are currently looking for a Business Development Coordinator to join our busy BDM team. Reporting to the Business Development & Marketing Manager (NZ), this position is based in Auckland and will be responsible for providing important administrative support across key business development and marketing activities. The role will be supporting the business development initiatives of the New Zealand business, and will work closely with our Australian BDM team to facilitate a coordinated and consistent approach to our BDM initiatives. The role will provide an important resource to all staff of the New Zealand business. While the role is based in Auckland, candidates in Wellington or Christchurch will also be considered.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-end event coordination of a variety of events from seminars, boardroom, networking events, and webinars including creating invite lists, eDMs, room set-up, catering, managing the event on the day
• Assist with the daily management of WK's CRM system including maintaining accurate client and contact data, database housekeeping, event management, reporting and supporting CRM-based marketing and business development initiatives
• Product marketing collateral including presentations, event flyers and team guides
• Create and update content on the firm's website (lawyers' professional web profiles, and thought leadership), social media channels, client portals and intranet
• Create quality and engaging digital content (videos and photography) in multiple formats, across various channels
• Assists and coordinates the scheduling and comms for the firm's external learning and development programme
• Supports the development and publication of the firm articles and publications
• Supports firm sponsorship events ensuring maximum exposure and benefit to WK
• Coordinates the firm's submissions for awards and recognitions
• Maintains up to date profiles/CVs for lawyers

About you

• Be curious by nature
• Be able to work collaboratively in a small team-oriented environment and have a positive approach to your work
• Experience working with MS PowerPoint and other tools
• Ability to learn multiple online systems and work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail including ability to proofread texts
• Highly organised and comfortable managing priorities and deadlines
• Tertiary qualification in marketing or business/management (desirable)
• Experience using website content management or CRM systems (desirable)
• Professional services experience in any role (desirable)

About us

We're not your typical law firm. We are forward-thinking pioneers, creative strategists, and genuine professionals reshaping insurance law. We thrive on collaboration, bold ideas, and unwavering support. Founded in 2002 by David Kearney and Phillip Wotton, we began as a small Sydney practice with two partners, four lawyers, and big aspirations. Today, we are a team of over 1,000 professionals, including 100+ partners, across 14 offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand. Since opening its doors in New Zealand in 2017, WK has grown from a team of six partners and 11 insurance lawyers to more than 120 professionals across five offices: Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Nelson, and Christchurch.

Benefits

• Health insurance contributions
• Income protection and life insurance
• Birthday and wellness leave
• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from home options
• Wellness allowance and wellbeing initiatives
• Monthly staff recognition awards
• Ongoing investment in your career development
• Generous employee referral programme

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, feel free to contact our People & Culture team directly at [email protected].

Or if you’re ready to apply, please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.