The Company
‘Volkswagen’ translates as ‘The People’s Car’ – and it’s the people that make the brand what it is today. Part of one of the world’s largest automakers, Volkswagen is a volume manufacturer, and it is the passion for our business, our products, our customers and our staff that give us a unique position in the market.
Volkswagen has been in New Zealand for over 60 years, and we’re very proud of our global and local heritage. From the Beetle, through the campervan to the iconic Golf of which over 30 million have now been produced, few car manufacturers have produced as many legendary cars or been so accessible to so many people.
Volkswagen is located in modern offices in the Grey Lynn area, Auckland. It is part of the Giltrap Group, a New Zealand family owned business which is the factory representative for four leading European brands.

The role
Volkswagen is heading into a busy first quarter of 2018 and additional support in the marketing department is required in various functions to successfully deliver a number of events and projects. The main responsibilities are:
- Events: support with planning and coordination of a product launch event, a dealer event, and two customer events.
- Dealerships: assist with communication of marketing activities to dealerships.
- Digital: support with the management of Volkswagen’s online platforms such as website and social media.
- General: provide support to the marketing team to deliver a different range of projects.

The person
- At least 3 years’ experience in marketing and events.
- Automotive experience and knowledge is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Tertiary qualification in business/marketing or a related discipline.
- Excellent writing and verbal skills.
- Knowledge of and experience in using Adobe product such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is an asset.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to take on a wide range of tasks.
- Have an awesome, positive can-do attitude.

Other Information:
- The role is a full-time, fixed term contract for 3 months starting from January 2018.
- Remuneration will be aligned with the responsibilities of the role.
- The candidate must have a valid full New Zealand Driver's License.
- Applications close on Friday 29th December. Applicants are requested to apply with a cover letter and CV to the email address below.
- Sara Pastor - Head of Marketing Volkswagen Passenger - spastor@volkswagen.co.nz