The Opportunity

Join Laidlaw College as our Communications and Marketing Lead!

Laidlaw College is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest interdenominational Christian higher education institute, committed to forming leaders who are deeply shaped by the Gospel, passionate about God’s mission, and equipped to serve in a variety of spheres of Church & Society. We’re looking for a strategic, creative leader to shape how we communicate that vision and tell the many stories of impact across our communities.

As our Communications and Marketing Lead, you will drive the strategy and storytelling that shapes how Laidlaw is seen and heard across the communities that we serve in Aotearoa and beyond. You will lead the development of clear, compelling messaging that reflects our ethos, academic excellence, and vibrant community life. Your strategies and campaigns will reach prospective students interested in becoming teachers, counsellors, pastors, and those interested in growing in Christian leadership and applying theology and the Bible to all of life. You will be someone who is motivated to recruit students, grow our programmes, and to help us expand our audiences.

This role leads the Communications and Marketing Team and works closely with College Leadership and key staff across the organisation, ensuring our voice resonates across a diverse landscape of prospective students, alumni, donors, church networks, and external partners.

You will be key in the planning and implementation of a new website, and managing and outworking marketing campaigns for our next intake.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement an integrated communications and marketing strategy aligned with Laidlaw’s mission and vision.
• Manage creative direction across campaigns and ensure consistency of voice and brand across all platforms.
• Actively drive student recruitment and programme growth, meeting key KPIs.
• Grow engagement with Laidlaw’s key stakeholders, including the wider Church, and Christian networks.
• Support internal communications and champion the telling of Laidlaw’s story

Who We’re Looking For

You are a confident communicator, strategic thinker, and creative leader who thrives on mission and message. You understand the power of storytelling to shape identity, build trust, and drive engagement.

Key competencies include:

• Vision Alignment: An alignment with Laidlaw’s Statement of Faith, and a desire to support and outwork the vision and mission of the College.
• Strategic Leadership: A big-picture thinker who can build and execute strategies that align with organisational goals.
• Cultural Intelligence: Deep respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strong relational capacity with Māori, Pasifika, different denominations, and our diverse communities.
• Creative Oversight: A flair for visual storytelling and brand guardianship, with an eye for detail and a love for design.
• Discernment and Analysis: The ability to challenge assumptions, uphold our ethos, evaluate impact, and respond wisely.
• Integrity: A trustworthy, authentic leader who fosters a culture of openness, excellence, and accountability.

About us

Laidlaw College is the largest tertiary-level evangelical, interdenominational college in New Zealand. We have been equipping women and men to renew their communities in light of the Gospel for over 100 years. As a private training establishment, we offer quality education in theology, mission and ministry, counselling and teacher education, with campuses in Henderson and Christchurch. Study at Laidlaw is not only for those preparing for professional Christian ministry but is also for those who are seeking to deepen and integrate their faith into every area of life. We teach programmes from Certificate to Doctoral level.

Our Vision: A world shaped by love, compelled and informed by the Gospel.

Our Mission: To equip students and scholars to renew their communities with a faith as intelligent as it is courageous.

Why Laidlaw?

We offer a work environment that supports wellbeing, encourages professional and personal development and celebrates successes. These initiatives include:

• Regular community gatherings and celebrations with staff and students
• Childcare facilities, free parking, library and a café onsite (Henderson)
• Access to a staff discount card

Ready to Shape the Voice of Laidlaw? If you’re a communicator with vision and heart, who believes that words can change hearts, and strategy can advance our mission, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications for this role close 5pm Monday 26 May 2025.

Please apply via SEEK with a cover letter and CV. If you would like to make a time for a phone call to discuss any queries, please email Kyla Scrimgeour, EA to the National Principal, [email protected]