" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBusiness Development \u0026amp; Marketing Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21621\"\u003e Marketing / PR / Events \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21622\"\u003e Marketing Manager \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21623\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21624\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin our rapidly growing law firm\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome part of our exceptional culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible working arrangements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re looking for a Business Development \u0026amp; Marketing Manager to strengthen Wotton Kearney\u0026rsquo;s (WK) brand, drive business growth and build client relationships through BD and marketing initiatives. Based in Auckland or Wellington, you\u0026rsquo;ll work in our busy BDM team, reporting to our Head of Business Development \u0026amp; Marketing (NZ).\u003cbr\u003e In this hands-on management role, you\u0026rsquo;ll own projects from concept to delivery within a small team. You\u0026rsquo;ll be supported by our BD \u0026amp; Marketing Coordinator, whom you\u0026rsquo;ll guide and mentor day to day; formal performance management sits with the Head of BDM. Working closely with partners, lawyers and our Australian BDM team, you\u0026rsquo;ll provide trusted advice and practical support across the New Zealand business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll do:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarketing \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead client events from planning to follow-up, managing budgets, logistics and communications with the Coordinator and key stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the production of marketing materials, including presentations, event collateral, team guides and contact cards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage digital channels and create accurate, engaging content for our website, social media, client portals and intranet, aligned with marketing objectives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage firm communications, including external and event updates, the internal newsletter, social media and our external CLE programme.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead publications and thought leadership, including the NZ Insurance Market Trends report, from planning through production, launch and promotion.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate digital content, including video and photography, across multiple channels.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee email campaigns and client communications, using insights to improve results. Work with the Coordinator to maintain accurate CRM data.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess sponsorship opportunities, recommend activities and manage relationships in line with firm priorities and budgets.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport our graduate recruitment programme.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee awards and recognition submissions with the Coordinator, ensuring high-quality entries.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Development \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the development and delivery of BD initiatives in product line and client plans.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport tenders, bids, pitches, capability statements, fee proposals and rates management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain lawyer profiles and CVs, and help deliver BD \u0026amp; Marketing training.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse market research, competitor activity, campaign analytics and client/product financial insights to inform BD recommendations with the Head of BDM.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMentoring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuide and mentor the BD \u0026amp; Marketing Coordinator, providing day-to-day advice and quality checks where needed.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with the Head of BDM on the Coordinator\u0026rsquo;s development and provide feedback on progress.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAct as a role model.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkills required:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTertiary qualification in marketing, business, or a related field\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8+ years\u0026rsquo; experience in professional services or a B2B corporate environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence, commercial awareness and the ability to work independently\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience creating digital content, including video or multimedia, is strongly preferred\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency in digital marketing tools (CRM, email marketing, website, and social media platforms)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to create compelling content across a range of formats (newsletters, presentations, proposals, and marketing materials)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA mindset of ownership and a commitment to quality across all work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in managing or mentoring people\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;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.\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 professionals\u003c/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003e100+ partners\u003c/strong\u003e, across \u003cstrong\u003e14 offices\u003c/strong\u003e in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand.\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Our strength lies in our people and our specialist focus. We combine deep insurance expertise and nationwide capability delivering advice across financial lines, life \u0026amp; health, casualty, property \u0026amp; energy, employment, cyber \u0026amp; technology and general \u0026amp; commercial litigation.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Offer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At WK, our values of \u003cstrong\u003efocus on the main game, have each other\u0026rsquo;s back and be real \u003c/strong\u003eguide how we work. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where people feel supported and valued.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Our benefits include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth insurance contributions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncome protection and life insurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBirthday and wellness leave\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWellness allowance and wellbeing initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonthly staff recognition awards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing investment in your career development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenerous employee referral programme\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For a confidential discussion, feel free to contact our People \u0026amp; Culture team directly at P+CNZ@wottonkearney.com.\u003cbr\u003e Or if you\u0026rsquo;re ready to apply, please send your cover letter and CV to join.nz@wottonkearney.com. We\u0026rsquo;ll be reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2006763\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "