If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?
Smarter farming for a better New Zealand TM
Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa
About the Company:
Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart.
We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way.
Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.
Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand.
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated professional to join our team, reporting to the Brand and Channels Manager. In this role, you will create high-quality content, maintain our digital platforms and use performance date to guide decisions and improve outcomes. Quick to learn new systems, processes or tools - you're happy to take ownership where needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep our website up-to-date, accurate and easy to navigate.
- Upload and edit content, optimising layout and visuals, and ensure links and assets stay current.
- Plan, post and manage content across our key social media channels.
- Work with internal teams to prioritise updates and plan future enhancements.
- Brings ideas for content that cuts through, supports business priorities and builds engagement.
- Stays on top of what's happening in web and social - tools, trends, formats and algorithms.
- Capture and manage video content for various projects, ensuring high-quality visuals are aligned with brand and messaging.
- Working closely with the Technical Seed/Agchem Manager, Head of New Products and Services and Science team, ensure that new products and services are developed and prepared for market.
- Acts as the go-to for keeping our marketing data clean, consistent and campaign-ready.
About You:
You'll apply a user-first lens to everything you do, with a strong understanding of accessibility, mobile optimisation and SEO basics. You know how to strike the right tone - informative, down-to-earth, and aligned with our brand. You're someone who stays on top of what's happening in web and social - tools, trends, formats and algorithms. You can take a brief, ask the right questions, and deliver high-quality content with minimal fuss.
Ideal Skills & Experience:
- 5-7 years' experience in digital marketing or content creation roles - knows what good looks like and how to deliver it.
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud - comfortable using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create on-brand visuals.
- Has a solid handle on CMS tools (e.g. Umbraco) and knows how to get the best out of them.
- Can perform basic video editing, including trimming, transitions, and audio syncing, using standard editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro).
- Experience working with cross-functional teams - from technical and design through to product and brand.
- Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or similar preferred - but hands-on experience matters just as much.
- Strong written communication skills - confident with content creation, editing, and messaging across channels
- Confident using digital tools including Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics and similar platforms to manage and measure performance.
Benefits
In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes phone, laptop, an array of insurances, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.
Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter.
Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
