The Cancer Society Central Districts is recruiting for a Marketing Coordinator.
The Cancer Society is recruiting for a part-time Marketing Coordinator based in Palmerston North.
This is a permanent part-time position of flexible hours (20-30 hours per week and will be arranged and confirmed with the candidate). Hours of work are between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday.
The Marketing Coordinator position is to assist the busy Cancer Society Central Districts team in Palmerston North.
This permanent part-time position will provide guidance and advice on communications and systems and will co-ordinate and promote communications across the Division with a clear focus on improving communication for Cancer Society services. The role will have a significant focus on the use of social media for community fundraising and community connection.
Purpose of the role:
This is a busy and varied role in which the successful candidate will need to:-
- Collate, action and publish quarterly newsletter
- Draft and produce donor mail letters
- Manage social media posts of Centres and Divisions
- Ensure website content for the Division on the National CS website is current and accurate
- Develop social media infrastructure and approaches to engage potential donators/community fundraisers
- Manage marketing and communications plan to promote the Cancer Society Central Districts in the community and its impact both internally and externally
- Build a story bank of successful initiatives which can be used in publicity and to celebrate the role of the Cancer Society and its supporters
- Use Facebook, Raisely, Twitter and other on-line resources to improve outcomes
We want to hear from you if you have:-
- A qualification in marketing, communications or similar discipline is preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in communications, media or similar
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong social media skills
- Experience with handling the media
- Experience with Microsoft Office and database work
- Experience with data analysis, reporting and presentation
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to network, build new relationships and work collaboratively with others
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Understanding of publishing/design/printing processes
- Full NZ Driver Licence essential
The Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by incorporating the principals of Te Tiriti O Waitangi. We offer excellent work-life balance, flexible hours, professional development opportunities and are family orientated. You’ll be joining a dedicated and collaborative team where initiative is applauded.
To Apply
Download our application form below. Send your cover letter, CV and completed application form to: recruitment@cancercd.org.nz
NB: Applications which do not include ALL THREE documents will not be considered.
Applications close 5.30pm Friday, 20 March 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
