Social Media Manager

Essential Mortgages and Insurance – Manukau City, North Island We’re a fast‑growing mortgage and insurance business, and we’re looking for a Social Media & Growth Manager who can take full ownership of our brand across every channel. This role is perfect for someone who loves the mix of content, paid performance, community building, and commercial impact. If you’re driven, creative, analytical — and you know how to turn attention into real leads — you’ll thrive here. What you’ll own Content & Production Plan, produce, and schedule organic content across all platforms Own the content calendar and maintain a consistent, trusted brand voice Organise and coordinate photo/video shoots — briefing talent, booking locations, managing logistics Confident stepping in front of the camera for explainers, quick updates, or short‑form content Key requirement: Write scripts and creative briefs for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts — including content tailored for Pacific Island and South Asian audiences Paid Lead Generation Build and manage paid campaigns on Meta Ads Manager and TikTok Ads Hands‑on experience managing Google Ads campaigns and applying SEO best practices to improve organic visibility Run creative testing, optimise targeting, and manage budgetsTrack CPL, CTR, and conversion rates — delivering clear insights quickly Stay ahead of algorithm changes and new ad formats to keep cost per lead competitive Influencer & Creator Partnerships Identify and approach influencers who resonate with first‑home buyers, migrants, and investors Negotiate deliverables, manage timelines, and ensure compliance Build a network of creators who can authentically amplify our brand Community & Brand Manage engagement across all channels — comments, DMs, and community growth Work with mortgage advisers to turn technical content into clear, compelling, compliant posts What we’re looking for 5+ years of hands‑on social media management — agency or in‑house Proven paid ads experience on Meta and TikTok — show us the numbers Confident organising shoots and directing content production Comfortable stepping on camera when needed Experience managing influencer or creator partnerships Strong analytical mindset — you read dashboards and act fast Financial services or real estate experience is a bonus Self‑driven, commercially sharp, and able to own an entire function in a lean, high‑performance team Why join us Fast‑growing business with real autonomy No corporate layers — quick decisions, big impact Your work directly drives leads, revenue, and brand growth 40 hours per week on site (Can also considered reduced hours for right candidate) #J-18808-Ljbffr