Brand Strategist (Contract)
Posted: April 22, 2026
Salary: $130K - $160K
Location: Auckland
Industry: Marketing / PR / Events
Six-month contract with a leading independent Auckland agency. Brought in to lead brand strategy on a significant rebrand for a beloved New Zealand institution.
The brief
- Lead discovery — stakeholder interviews, category audit, consumer research
- Develop brand positioning, architecture and personality
- Partner with the Creative Director through identity and launch platform
- Present at three key client milestones, including an all-staff reveal
Who fits
- Senior brand strategist with at least one significant rebrand under your belt
- Comfortable presenting to Boards and executive teams
- Available for a mix of on-site (2 days/week) and remote work
Day rate negotiable. Possibility of extension or perm conversion.