Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

• Marketing / PR / Events
• Marketing Assistant / Coordinator
• Auckland
• Permanent / Full Time

2/10/2026

Join our rapidly growing law firm

Become part of our exceptional culture

Auckland CBD location

The opportunity

We are currently looking for a Business Development Coordinator to join our busy BDM team. Reporting to the Business Development & Marketing Manager (NZ), this position is based in Auckland and will be responsible for providing important administrative support across key business development and marketing activities.

The role will be supporting the business development initiatives of the New Zealand business and will work closely with our Australian BDM team to facilitate a coordinated and consistent approach to our BDM initiatives. The role will provide an important resource to all staff of the New Zealand business. While the role is based in Auckland, candidates in Wellington or Christchurch will also be considered.

What you’ll do:

End-to-end event coordination of a variety of events from seminars, boardroom, networking events, and webinars including creating invite lists, eDMs, room set-up, catering, managing the event on the day.

Assist with the daily management of WK’s CRM system including maintaining accurate client and contact data, database housekeeping, event management, reporting and supporting CRM-based marketing and business development initiatives.

Product marketing collateral including presentations, event flyers and team guides

Create and update content on the firm’s website (lawyers’ professional web profiles, and thought leadership), social media channels, client portals and intranet

Create quality and engaging digital content (videos and photography) in multiple formats, across various channels

Assists and coordinates the scheduling and comms for the firm’s external learning and development programme

Supports the development and publication of the firm articles and publications

Supports firm sponsorship events ensuring maximum exposure and benefit to WK

Coordinates the firm’s submissions for awards and recognitions

Provides support on BD initiatives identified in product line and client plans

Supports the development of proposals, and capability statements

Maintains up to date profiles/CVs for lawyers

Skills required:

be curious by nature

be able to work collaboratively in a small team-oriented environment and have a positive approach to your work

Experience working with MS PowerPoint and other tools

Ability to learn multiple online systems and work independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail including ability to proofread texts

Highly organised and comfortable managing priorities and deadlines

A collaborative and positive approach

Highly desirable:

Tertiary qualification in marketing or business/management

Experience using website content management or CRM systems

An eye for design and/or photography

Professional services experience in any role

About Us

We’re not your typical law firm. We are forward-thinking pioneers, creative strategists, and genuine professionals reshaping insurance law. We thrive on collaboration, bold ideas, and unwavering support.

Founded in 2002 by David Kearney and Phillip Wotton, we began as a small Sydney practice with two partners, four lawyers, and big aspirations. Today, we are a team of over 1,000 professionals, including 100+ partners, across 14 offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand.

Since opening its doors in New Zealand in 2017, WK has grown from a team of six partners and 11 insurance lawyers to more than 120 professionals across five offices: Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Nelson, and Christchurch.

Our strength lies in our people and our specialist focus. We combine deep insurance expertise and nationwide capability delivering advice across financial lines, life & health, casualty, property & energy, employment, cyber & technology and general & commercial litigation.

What We Offer

At WK, our values of focus on the main game, have each others back and be real guide how we work. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where people feel supported and valued.

Our benefits include

Health insurance contributions

Income protection and life insurance

Birthday and wellness leave

Flexible working arrangements, including work-from home options

Wellness allowance and wellbeing initiatives

Monthly staff recognition awards

Ongoing investment in your career development

* Generous employee referral programme

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, feel free to contact our People & Culture team directly at [email protected].

Or if you’re ready to apply, please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.