Senior Paid Discovery Specialist

Posted 02 October 2026
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent Recruitment
Discipline Sales, Marketing & Communications
Reference133628

Job Description

  • Auckland

  • Permanent, full time

  • Onsite


I'm working with a full-service agency to find a senior Paid Search specialist who can run their own accounts, own the strategy, and keep an eye on how consumers are discovering brands as Search keeps changing.

The opportunity

  • Independently manage Paid Search across a portfolio of clients, owning strategy, activation, optimisation and media budgets
  • Lead testing and optimisation, and bring data-driven recommendations on bidding, audiences, creative and account structure
  • Mentor junior team members and share best practice, while building your knowledge of SEO, GEO/AEO, AI and social search


You bring

  • Advanced Google Ads and SA360 expertise
  • The commercial judgement to turn performance into strategic recommendations clients act on
  • The confidence to work autonomously, build trusted client relationships and deliver standout results


You'll join a team that wins digital awards and has a reputation as a best-in-class digital media partner.

Ready to help create what's next? Get in touch.


For a confidential discussion, contact Sarah Gleeson on 027 582 1129 or email, your details to sarah.gleeson@beyond.co.nz

Job Ref: 133628



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