MBM is one of New Zealand's most recognised multidisciplinary 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.
Things are different at MBM. We don’t just pump out media plans; we problem solve with creative communications-led thinking to solve our client’s business challenges.
Our success is grounded in our people and values. We believe that by empowering smart, curious, and passionate people, we can deliver strong, demonstrable outcomes for our clients.
We’re proud of our reputation for thinking beyond, disrupting norms, and delivering award-winning work for some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands.
Overview
About the Role
We’re on the hunt for an experienced and visionary Group Digital Director (GDD) to lead and innovate in digital strategy and performance media across our client portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with partnership-driven responsibilities, championing group investment adoption within MBM and shaping the future of digital solutions.
You’ll take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, delivering innovative digital solutions that go beyond expectations. As the key connection to Publicis Media Exchange (PMX), you’ll champion the adoption of cutting-edge tools and strategies, ensuring MBM remains at the forefront of digital media.
About You
You’re a proven leader with a strategic mindset and 12+ years of digital media experience. You thrive in dynamic environments, building strong client relationships while mentoring and inspiring high-performing teams. You’re passionate about innovation, future-focused, and ready to drive impactful change.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Strategic Digital Excellence: Deliver cutting-edge digital strategies tailored to clients' business challenges, ensuring outstanding service and measurable results.
- Drive Growth & Innovation: Spearhead performance media initiatives, leveraging Publicis Groupe divisions like PMX and Epsilon to unlock growth opportunities.
- Champion Collaboration: Mentor digital teams, foster a culture of innovation, and align internal specialists to deliver integrated, high-impact campaigns.
- Client Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor, strengthening relationships with senior marketing and digital clients, and driving solutions that future-proof their businesses.
- Digital Leadership: Be the go-to expert in digital media, leading industry education initiatives, driving product adoption, and staying ahead of emerging trends.
At MBM, you’ll be part of a vibrant team that’s passionate about delivering kick-arse work while having fun along the way. We value curiosity, collaboration, and creativity, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive, grow, and lead.
If this sounds like you, and you are ready for your next step, we’d love to talk!
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.
