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Paid Search/Discovery Director
- Posted17 September 2026
- SalaryGreat salary + benefits
- LocationAuckland
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Digital Services
- Reference1251100
Job description
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
A leading Media Agency with an enviable client list. They offer an exceptional working environment and the chance to work with some of the best in the business.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Paid Search/Discovery Director you will play a key role in leading and elevating best-in-class Search solutions, while helping evolve this agency's approach; as the way people discover, evaluate and choose brands continues to change.
Working closely with the leadership team, this role connects Paid Search with the wider Discovery landscape, including SEO, GEO/AEO, AI Search, Social Search and emerging platforms and experiences. This role brings together targeting, data, measurement, testing and customer experience to help clients navigate an increasingly connected Search and Discovery journey.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will support the leadership and evolution of this company’s Discovery product offering; championing its value across the agency and with their clients. You’ll assist to drive the adoption of AI-led Search approaches, while helping shape how they belnd Paid Search and SEO into a cohesive and modern Search strategy. In addition, you will contribute to their thought leadership within Discovery, and support new business growth through product storytelling, case studies and pitching.
ABOUT YOU:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader, able to build trusted client relationships and consistently deliver high-quality investment outcomes. In addition you will need:
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
A leading Media Agency with an enviable client list. They offer an exceptional working environment and the chance to work with some of the best in the business.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Paid Search/Discovery Director you will play a key role in leading and elevating best-in-class Search solutions, while helping evolve this agency's approach; as the way people discover, evaluate and choose brands continues to change.
Working closely with the leadership team, this role connects Paid Search with the wider Discovery landscape, including SEO, GEO/AEO, AI Search, Social Search and emerging platforms and experiences. This role brings together targeting, data, measurement, testing and customer experience to help clients navigate an increasingly connected Search and Discovery journey.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will support the leadership and evolution of this company’s Discovery product offering; championing its value across the agency and with their clients. You’ll assist to drive the adoption of AI-led Search approaches, while helping shape how they belnd Paid Search and SEO into a cohesive and modern Search strategy. In addition, you will contribute to their thought leadership within Discovery, and support new business growth through product storytelling, case studies and pitching.
ABOUT YOU:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader, able to build trusted client relationships and consistently deliver high-quality investment outcomes. In addition you will need:
- Advanced Goole Ads + Microsoft Ads expertise (social search platform experience is desirable)
- A strong understanding of SEO & GEO concepts
- Excellent reporting and analytics skills (GA4 basics)
- Strong performance analysis and insight storytelling (clear recommendations, not just reporting)
- Experience running structured test-and-learn/experimentation frameworks
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Join a respected agency that works with some of NZ’s best brands
- Work on groundbreaking campaigns and utilise the latest technologies
- Work with passionate and committed specialists who love what they do
- Work life balance, awesome office space and competitive salary package
