Company description

MBM is one of NZ’s most recognised multi-disciplinary media agencies, working with many of New Zealand’s best-known brands.


We work with our clients to provide market-leading integrated media communication solutions. While we have the broad capability, we believe data and insight is the key to unlocking unfair advantage for our clients.



Things are different at MBM. We care deeply about creating insights, connections and experiences that move the dial for our clients. We don’t just pump out media plans, we problem-solve with creative, communications-led thinking to solve our client’s business challenges.



Our Wellington office is in huge growth having won some of NZ’s most prestigious and creatively driven media accounts and we are on the hunt for smart, curious, and passionate people to join our team and help deliver strong, demonstrable outcomes for our clients.


Overview

The Role:
The Senior Planner Buyer will lead the daily planning and management of client communication requirements, working closely with the Business Manager or Business Director to successfully run a group of clients.



What you will be doing:

This is a busy role that will see you work across a wide range of areas, including;

• Strategic cannel planning
• Implementation and media buying
• Account management
• Reporting and insights
• Team Management
• Communications and presentations

About you

Our ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, hold great relationships with key media contract and understand their business and products.

• A team player who enjoys working with others to deliver an impeccable experience for our clients
• A can-do problem-solving attitude
• A spirit of curiosity. Be prepared to take risks to try new ways of doing things that may better both the work we do and they way we work.
• Intuitive self-starter who looks for ways to add value
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Leans into growth - takes the initiative to give things a crack even if they feel beyond current capability.
• Identifies gaps /opportunities for clients or internally. Presents these proactively - initiates the approach.
• A desire to contribute more broadly to the agency outside of just client portfolio. Eg. Culture initiatives and new business pitches.

Our offer to you

• Work with the best of the best in strategic leadership, digital nous, and analytics capability
• A fun and rewarding team culture where collaboration is key
• All the benefits of being part of a global network with a Whole-self program, Learning & Development opportunities, flexible working, and an industry-leading parental leave policy
• Confidential 24 hour support via our employee assistance programme
• Day off for your birthday

Additional information


Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing
• A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs 
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
• A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge - Homepage - Working with Cancer Pledge
• Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.



Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.



Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.



We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitment@publicisgroupe.com - your personal information will be kept confidential.