Social Media Partner

Christchurch, City Campus
Permanent, Full Time

• Help drive growth and engagement with your ideas, insights and creativity
• Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
• Be more than a content creator – be a storyteller, strategist and connector

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role
As our Social Media Partner, you'll help bring our brand to life online through content that informs, inspires and engages current and future learners.

This is more than a content creation role. You'll be a storyteller, community builder and digital marketer, creating content that showcases the people, programmes and opportunities that make Ara unique.

Working across a range of social media platforms, you'll grow our online presence, strengthen engagement with our audiences, and help position Ara as a first-choice education provider for learners in Aotearoa and beyond.

If you're naturally curious, love spotting a story, and know how to turn ideas into content that people genuinely want to engage with, we'd love to hear from you.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience
We're looking for someone who understands how to create content that connects with people and can use social media to tell compelling stories, build engagement, and support Ara's growth and reputation.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• A degree in marketing or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through experience.
• Proven experience managing social media channels and creating engaging content that builds audience connection and supports organisational goals.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and platforms.
• A solid understanding of digital marketing and how social media contributes to brand awareness, engagement, lead generation and learner recruitment.
• A keen eye for detail and excellent writing skills, with a commitment to producing polished, accurate and professional content.
• Experience planning and delivering campaigns, projects or initiatives, while managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• The ability to analyse performance data, identify insights and adapt content and social media strategies to improve results.
• A collaborative approach and confidence building positive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners.
• Curiosity, creativity and a willingness to keep learning, staying up to date with social media trends, emerging platforms and industry best practice.

It would be an advantage if you also have experience creating and editing short-form video content for social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Mō Mātou – About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education, helping people build better futures - and that starts with our people.

Every day, our kaimahi help students gain real skills for real careers through hands-on learning and strong industry connections.

The Madras Street (City) campus brings engineering, architecture, music, trades, health and creative arts together in the heart of Christchurch, right next door to One New Zealand Stadium.

We offer tangible benefits: income protection for permanent kaimahi over 15 hours, fee discounts on Ara courses for staff, professional development leave and funding, two on-site early childhood centres, generous leave provisions, and an annual Christmas closedown to enjoy time with whanau and friends. A gym, library and cafés complete the picture.

Guided by our values Hono | Connect, Hihiri | Inspire and Aroha | Respect, we're committed to equity, inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you're looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now
We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email [email protected].

Rā Katinga - Applications close – 11:55pm, Sunday 30 August 2026