Reception & Marketing Coordinator

Reception & Marketing Coordinator

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

About Us

HamiltonJet is a highly regarded global leader in marine propulsion systems, serving customers around the world. Our products and services are trusted by boat builders, naval architects, commercial operators, defence organisations, and a diverse range of end users in more than 120 countries. Renowned for reliability and performance in demanding applications, HamiltonJet continues to set the standard for waterjet propulsion technology.

To learn more about our company, products, and services, visit HamiltonJet.

We are seeking a Reception & Marketing Coordinator to join our Sales and Marketing team in Christchurch. This is an excellent opportunity to be the welcoming face of a well-established global engineering business, while building your digital marketing capability in a role designed to grow with you.

The successful applicant will be employed on a full-time, permanent basis, reporting to the Global Business Development Manager.

The Opportunity

As Reception & Marketing Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and other stakeholders, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience alongside reliable administrative and office support. You will also play a dedicated role in supporting HamiltonJet’s marketing activities, with particular responsibility for social media and online community management.

Initially, the role will focus on reception, office administration, marketing coordination, and day-to-day social media activity. As our marketing strategy expands, you will progressively take on broader digital marketing responsibilities, including content publishing, performance tracking, inbound campaigns, and lead generation and nurturing. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing a friendly, professional reception service, managing phone calls, enquiries, and correspondence, and directing them to the right person or team.

Keeping reception welcoming and presentable, supporting visitor sign-in and health and safety requirements, and coordinating couriers and deliveries.

Maintaining front-of-house records, phone lists, and email distribution lists, and liaising with our Regional Offices on their enquiries and requirements.

Maintaining the Distributor Directory and distributor email lists, and coordinating the distribution of bulletins, price lists, and other approved communications.

Managing marketing enquiries received through the website, monitoring media for HamiltonJet coverage, and collating and publishing In the News content.

Supporting the day-to-day management of our social media channels and online communities, monitoring interactions, responding in a timely manner, and escalating sensitive enquiries where required.

Scheduling and publishing approved social media content, contributing ideas for engaging content, and reporting on engagement and community growth.

Supporting the publishing of website, email, and other digital content, and assisting with campaign calendars, performance tracking, lead generation, and lead nurturing as the marketing strategy develops.

Providing administrative support to the Sales and Marketing team, including organising meetings and functions, booking travel and accommodation for overseas guests, raising purchase orders, and ordering office supplies.

Supporting a safe workplace by maintaining the daily contractor log and upholding our core principle of Arrive Safe, Work Safe, Home Safe.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Previous experience in a reception, administration, customer service, or similar coordination role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, approachable manner, with sound judgement when communicating with customers, visitors, and online audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and general business systems.
• Comfort using social media platforms in a professional or business environment.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• A genuine interest in marketing and a willingness to develop your digital marketing skills.
• Experience managing business social media accounts or online communities, scheduling and publishing social media or website content, working with CRM or marketing automation platforms, or using Adobe Creative Suite would be highly regarded.
• Why Join HamiltonJet?

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing global organisation that values craftsmanship, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will work alongside skilled professionals who take pride in delivering world-class products to customers around the globe.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Competitive salary package, depending on skills and experience.
• The opportunity to work for a global industry leader.
• A varied role with a clear pathway to build your digital marketing capability and take on greater responsibility.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• How to Apply

If you are a friendly, organised professional with an interest in marketing and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and cover letter via the Quick Apply link on SEEK.  Applications close on [Day Date Month] 2026