SEO Specialist

Location: Auckland
Discipline: Software Engineering & Web Development
Job type: Contract / Fixed Term
Salary: $Hourly rate
Contact name: Hayden Baker

Contact email: jobs@digitalbakery.co.nz
Job ref: 1360085
Published: 1 day ago
Startdate: ASAP
Our client is looking for an experienced SEO Specialist to improve search performance across a mix of projects. You’ll be diving into keyword strategies, content optimisation, technical audits, and link building. Working alongside devs, strategists, and content colleagues to make websites faster, smarter, and easier to find. 

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Plan and execute SEO strategies across multiple projects
  • Run technical audits and recommend clear, actionable fixes
  • Research and map keywords to support content and UX decisions
  • Optimise on page content, metadata, and internal linking
  • Monitor rankings, traffic, and performance using SEO tools
  • Collaborate with devs to implement technical improvements
  • Provide simple, useful reporting and insights
  • Stay on top of algorithm changes and industry trends
Key Ingredients: 
  • Strong hands on SEO experience 
  • Solid with Google Search Console, Analytics, Ads, and Tag Manager
  • Confident using tools like SEMrush, Moz, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, Sitebulb
  • Can run keyword research, audits, and optimisations without much direction
  • Able to translate and explain things clearly 
  • Comfortable working in a cross functional team environment including developers
  • Strong written and verbal communication 
  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage priorities across projects
Personality & Culture Fit: 
  • Curious and keen to figure out how things can work better
  • Low ego, high standards
  • Comfortable working independently, but comfortable to ask questions if needed
  • Enjoys collaborating with a cross functional team
  • Happy to share knowledge amongst the team 
Benefits: 
  • Contract role, hourly rate, Auckland central 
  • Variety of interesting projects 
  • Collaborative, "no drama" team environment
  • Take ownership and voice your ideas