KO WAI MĀTOU I ABOUT SKY  

Welcome to Rangiata Sky, the ultimate entertainment destination that connects Kiwis to the stories and sport they love, in ways tailored just for them. Our Sky crew work tirelessly to ensure we are Aotearoa's most engaging and essential media company. 

We're incredibly proud of our achievements, but that doesn't mean we're satisfied. As innovators, we constantly challenge ourselves to redefine boundaries and adapt to the ever-changing marketplace. 

Come be your authentic self at Sky, where we actively listen and adapt to create shared experiences that excite both our customers and our crew.  

At Sky, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants of all gender identities to apply. To better reflect and respect the spectrum of identities, we’ve included a "Diverse" option for those who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or outside the male/female binary. 

TE TŪRANGA I THE ROLE: 

We’re on the hunt for a visionary Creative Director to lead the reinvention of Sky’s in-house agency, Creative Hub. You’ll drive the transformation of our creative function into a high-impact, AI-enabled powerhouse, delivering bold, insight-led campaigns that shape perception and drive business results. 

This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll reimagine how Sky tells its stories across every platform – leading a multidisciplinary team of designers, motion specialists, promo producers, and creatives to deliver work that’s culturally resonant, digitally sharp, and strategically powerful. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Lead the evolution of Sky’s creative and campaign strategy across brand, advertising, and promos. 
• Champion social- and content-first thinking to build high-impact, omni-channel campaigns. 
• Inspire, empower, and transform a multidisciplinary creative team to deliver excellence at scale. 
• Embed future skills (AI, agile storytelling, automation) and redesign workflows for speed and impact. 
• Collaborate across teams and agency partners to deliver integrated, insight-led creative that performs. 

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO I WHAT YOU WILL BRING  

You’re a creative force with a strategic edge — someone who thrives on pushing boundaries and delivering ideas that cut through the noise. With deep experience across brand, digital, and content marketing, you’re just as comfortable in front of the C-suite as you are collaborating with creators. 

You bring a bold vision for modern in-house creativity — and the skills, leadership, and passion to bring it to life. 

ESSENTIAL 

• 10+ years’ experience in a senior creative role, ideally in media, advertising, or in-house. 
• Proven success leading through-the-line campaigns across digital, TV, social, and experiential. 
• Strong leadership credentials with a track record of creative transformation. 
• Deep understanding of brand building, content marketing, and social-first storytelling. 
• Collaborative, courageous, and comfortable navigating change in complex environments. 

PREFERRED 

• Familiarity with entertainment, broadcast, or media sectors. 
• Experience leading or working within high-performance in-house creative teams. 
• Passion for emerging platforms, trends, and creative technologies (AI, GenAI, automation). 

KO NGĀ HUANGA I WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

As part of the Sky crew, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits – from free Sky, Sky Sport Now and Neon, to discounted Southern Cross health insurance and YMCA gym memberships. We offer free onsite parking at our Mt Wellington and Albany office, and we’re big on supporting your growth with exciting career development opportunities. 

ME PĒHEA TE TONO I HOW TO APPLY  

This is a rare opportunity to redefine in-house creativity in Aotearoa — and set a new industry benchmark. If you’re a bold leader ready to disrupt the playbook, champion innovation, and shape the next era of storytelling at Sky, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand or hold a valid work visa for at least 12 months from joining Sky. 

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, and once we’ve found the right addition to our Sky Crew, we’ll blow the final whistle on this ad. If you’re ready to get off the sidelines and into the action, apply now. 

At Sky, we understand that conventional recruitment processes may limit some individuals. That's why we strive to support all candidates, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need any accommodations, please reach out to us at Sky jobs, jobs@sky.co.nz. 

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Sky has established partnerships with a small number of preferred recruitment agencies, and we will not engage with unsolicited communication outside of this pool.