I'm Manaia Wano, a results-driven Marketing and Communications professional based in Rotorua, NZ. I specialise in Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, and Campaign Optimisation, delivering brand-aligned results through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning audience insights into engaging campaigns. My approach combines creative storytelling with rigorous performance analysis to boost reach, engagement, and ROI across channels.

I'm Manaia Wano, a results-driven Marketing and Communications professional based in Rotorua, NZ. I specialise in Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, and Campaign Optimisation, delivering brand-aligned results through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning audience insights into engaging campaigns. My approach combines creative storytelling with rigorous performance analysis to boost reach, engagement, and ROI across channels.

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I’m Manaia Wano, a results-driven Marketing and Communications professional based in Rotorua, NZ. I specialise in Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, and Campaign Optimisation, delivering brand-aligned results through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning audience insights into engaging campaigns. My approach combines creative storytelling with rigorous performance analysis to boost reach, engagement, and ROI across channels.

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Language

English
Fluent
Māori
Advanced

Work Experience

Social Media & Marketing Coordinator (6 Month Contract) at Rerehua Boutique
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Coordinated social media and marketing activities for the boutique, developed content plans, executed campaigns across platforms, and tracked performance to optimise reach and engagement while ensuring brand alignment.
Social Media Coordinator (6 week Contract) at Aronui Arts Festival
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Managed social media presence and campaign coordination for the festival, creating timely content, scheduling posts, and analysing engagement to support event promotion.
Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Te Puia
June 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Led marketing and communications activities, aligned campaigns with brand strategy, and collaborated cross-functionally to raise awareness and drive visitor engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Business, Major in Marketing, Minor in Māori & Indigenous Studies at University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ
February 1, 2021 - February 1, 2025
NCEA Level 1-3 at Rotorua Girls High School, Rotorua
January 1, 2016 - November 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Other