Search Assistant

Kickstart your career in search with MBM!

Love working with data, solving problems and figuring out what makes things tick? Curious about the world of digital marketing but not quite sure where to start?

We’re looking for a Search Assistant to join our Auckland team! Whether you’ve recently graduated, are looking to change careers or simply have a knack for numbers and an interest in digital, this could be a great place to start.

With AI changing how people find information and interact with brands online, the industry is evolving quickly, making it a particularly interesting time to get involved.

You’ll join MBM’s established Search team and learn alongside experienced specialists who’ll help you build your skills from the ground up. No previous experience in search required!

What you’ll be doing

As a Search Assistant, you’ll help our team manage and optimise paid search campaigns, gaining hands-on experience with the tools, platforms and data that drive digital advertising performance.

You’ll learn how to turn numbers into insights and insights into action.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Supporting the setup, management and optimisation of paid search campaigns
• Monitoring campaign performance, budgets and pacing to make sure everything is running smoothly
• Diving into data to identify trends, understand what’s working and spot opportunities for improvement
• Helping prepare reports and translate campaign results into meaningful insights
• Supporting our SEO specialists with keyword research and website optimisation
• Gradually building confidence communicating with internal teams and clients as your knowledge grows

What you’ll bring

We’re not expecting you to arrive knowing everything about digital advertising. What we’re really looking for is someone who’s curious, detail-oriented and keen to learn.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A genuine interest in data, numbers and analytical problem-solving
• Excellent attention to detail, as the little things really do matter!
• A curious mind and the initiative to ask questions, investigate problems and find solutions
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Confidence communicating with others and a willingness to share your ideas
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

A background in marketing, commerce, business or data could be helpful, but we’re open to all sorts of candidates, including career changers and those without a degree.

If you’ve dabbled in Google Ads, Google Analytics or AI tools like Copilot, that’s a bonus, but definitely not essential.

Why join MBM?

• Learn from experienced specialists: You’ll join an established team with a great mix of personalities, experience and expertise.
• Training from day one: You'll have a structured onboarding programme, hands-on learning and plenty of support as you find your feet.
• Keep learning: There are plenty of opportunities to build your technical skills, gain industry certifications and learn from the wider team.
• Room to grow: You’ll start by building strong foundations and gradually take on more responsibility, client exposure and opportunities to develop your expertise.
• A close-knit team: We take our work seriously but enjoy having fun together too, with plenty of knowledge sharing, team banter and social catch-ups.
• The best of both worlds: You’ll get the culture and specialist expertise of MBM, backed by the wider opportunities, tools and connections of Publicis Groupe.

Sound like you?

If you’re naturally curious, enjoy getting into the detail and want to build a career in a fast-changing area of digital marketing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and kickstart your career with MBM!

Additional information

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing
• A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel , connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge - Homepage - Working with Cancer Pledge
• Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.