Group Business Director

Company Description

MBM is one of New Zealand's most recognised multi-disciplinary media agencies, built on challenging the status quo and moving the dial for our clients.

We're growing.

Thanks to a significant new client win in the financial services sector, we're looking for a Group Business Director to lead a well-resourced, high-performing team in Auckland. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with immediate impact and scale.

The role

This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving strategic excellence across a portfolio of clients, with a strong focus on delivering integrated media solutions end-to-end.

You'll own the client relationship at the highest level, lead the thinking, and bring together specialist teams to execute best-in-class work.

You will:

• Lead strategic media direction across a major financial services client
• Take ownership of a group of client accounts and senior stakeholder relationships
• Shape full ecosystem planning across paid, owned and data-led channels
• Act as the "taskforce leader", bringing together internal specialists to deliver integrated campaigns
• Elevate conversations beyond media into broader business outcomes
• Drive excellence in campaign delivery, performance tracking and optimisation
• Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing team

What you bring

You're already operating at a senior level and know how to balance strategic thinking with delivery.

• Strong understanding of the NZ media landscape and full-channel planning
• Proven ability to lead senior client relationships and influence at C-suite level
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Commercial acumen across campaign performance and client financials
• A collaborative, team-led mindset with the ability to bring people with you

Why this role

This isn't a steady-state portfolio.

You're stepping into a high-profile client, a well-funded team, and a genuine opportunity to shape how MBM delivers in one of the most competitive categories in market.

About MBM

Things are different at MBM. We think beyond, using creativity, innovation and data to solve real business problems for our clients.

We back our people, invest in capability, and build teams that deliver work we're proud of.

If you don't tick every box, don't rule yourself out. We're more interested in mindset, leadership and potential than a perfect CV.

Additional Information

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 Liberte 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, Egalite, 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 [email protected] - your personal information will be kept confidential.

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