We're a boutique digital marketing agency working with a curated selection of established service businesses. We're looking for a sharp, results-driven ads specialist to own paid campaigns across Meta and Google - with LinkedIn Ads a strong bonus.

At a glance

Type: Independent contractor

Hours: 5–15 hrs/week

Platforms: Meta + Google (LinkedIn a bonus)

Location: Remote (or in-office) - NZ or AU based

About us

A boutique agency that does less, better

The Social Collective works with a small selection of established B2B and B2C service businesses — professional services firms, commercial operators, premium wellness brands. We're not a volume agency. We go deep with fewer clients and deliver work that actually moves the needle.

Our team is small, remote-first and highly capable. Everyone owns their lane, communicates clearly and takes pride in the quality of their output.

The role

Own the results, not just the campaigns

This isn't a set-and-forget role. We need someone who thinks strategically, executes with precision and is genuinely invested in driving leads and conversions. You'll manage paid ads across a portfolio of service-based clients, briefed by our Account Manager and reporting back with clarity and insight.

Hours sit between 5 and 15 per week depending on client load, with real room to grow as we bring on new clients.

What you'll do

• Build, manage and optimise paid campaigns across Meta and Google for service-based clients

• Own lead generation and conversion outcomes — not just campaign delivery

• Develop ad creative briefs (copy and concept) in collaboration with our team

• Run weekly optimisations and flag opportunities or issues proactively

• Produce clear, insight-led monthly reports clients and the team can actually use

• Manage individual client ad accounts with full accuracy across spend, targeting and performance

• Handle LinkedIn Ads campaigns where applicable — B2B targeting, lead gen forms, sponsored content

Who we're looking for

You must have

• Proven experience running Meta Ads for service-based businesses

• Hands-on Google Ads experience — search, display, conversion tracking

• A strong understanding of lead generation funnels, not just ad mechanics

• The ability to write compelling ad copy or brief it effectively

• Sharp reporting skills — you know how to tell the story behind the numbers

• Strong communication — you can explain what you're doing and why without being asked

Bonus points for

• LinkedIn Ads experience, especially B2B lead gen and sponsored content

• Experience in a boutique marketing agency environment

• Familiarity with ClickUp or similar project management tools

• B2B and professional services client experience

This isn't for you if

• You need daily direction to do your job

• You treat ads as a set-and-forget exercise

• You can't clearly explain the reasoning behind your campaign decisions

• You're looking for a full-time employee role

How to apply

Tell us something real

Skip the cover letter. Send us a short note with:

• Which platforms you've run ads on and for what types of businesses

• One campaign result you're proud of and why

• Your availability and approximate hours per week

• Your hourly rate