Group Planning Director

Overview

Join New Zealand's most decorated independent media agency as the Group Planning Director and lead media planning initiatives that set industry standards. This senior leadership position demands a visionary planner who inspires teams, shapes the future of media, data, and AI, and elevates agency excellence beyond conventional expectations.

About Together

Together has evolved from a fledgling startup to one of Aotearoa's premier independent media, data, and technology agencies. Nationally and internationally recognized for groundbreaking work, the agency has secured the title of Media Agency of the Year at the Beacons 2026 and has maintained the status as the most awarded independent media agency in New Zealand for four consecutive years. Committed to pioneering future-focused agency models, Together partners with Google (including Google Cloud) and Salesforce to empower clients in today’s programmable media ecosystem.

Team and Culture

The agency boasts a dynamic, ambitious, and diverse team working collaboratively across media, strategy, technology, data science, and engineering. Flat organizational structure facilitates learning from top industry experts. The company nurtures both personal and professional growth through cultural events, sporting involvement, and personalized coaching, enabling employees to craft their ideal workplace. Benefits and values are developed with employee input to foster a supportive and vibrant culture.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and uphold top-tier media planning and buying quality for a diverse account portfolio ensuring excellence in client service.
• Direct client relationships daily, injecting leadership and strategic insight.
• Support leadership on new business development by identifying and proposing relevant opportunities.
• Mentor junior planners to elevate their skills and expand the agency’s service capabilities beyond media.
• Create innovative, omni-channel media plans infused with insights, market intelligence, and emerging media trends, with proactive ideation around new offerings.
• Drive adoption and integration of AI and enhanced processes to optimize team workflows.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience in omni-channel media planning.
• Strong expertise managing client relationships with a proven track record.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing others.
• Consistently displays professional integrity and accountability.
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of media economics.
• Proficient knowledge of all media channels and comfortable using tools such as Google Analytics, DV360, Google Ads, and META platforms.
• A genuine interest in AI, data-driven marketing science, data strategy, and tagging methodologies.

Benefits and Perks

• Customized career development plans to accelerate growth.
• Collaborative work with industry leaders and weekly expert training sessions.
• Opportunities to innovate new products and services, leading AI innovations in agency workflows.
• Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
• Active health and wellbeing grants.
• Supportive, value-driven team culture.
• Birthday off and an additional “Me Day” for personal interests.
• Paid sabbatical option.
• First Home and First Electric Vehicle grants available.

Work Location

This position is located in our modern office situated on the waterfront in Westhaven, Auckland.

Diversity and Inclusion

Together champions diversity as a driver of innovation and fosters inclusion to empower every individual, regardless of background, identity, or ability. We invite candidates from diverse walks of life to apply and contribute to a culture of respect and belonging.