Role and Responsibilities

Ros Ross has been part of the Marsden community for a year and a half and recently stepped into the newly established role of Business Development Manager. This secondment allows her to focus on identifying opportunities to build sustainable, long-term partnerships for the school, as well as explore ways to improve operational efficiency and generate new income streams.

Working Background

Ros brings a strong background in advertising and media, having held roles at Stuff, NZ Herald Online, Trade Me, and OMD. Her experience spans both sales and agency work, where she led campaigns for organisations such as NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Kiwibank, and NZ Police Recruitment.

She brings a people-first, collaborative approach to her work and is energised by the opportunity to contribute to Marsden’s continued growth. Ros loves being part of the vibrant Marsden whānau and is passionate about the future-focused opportunities the school offers its students.

Interests and hobbies

Outside of work, Ros enjoys the busy rhythms of family life with her three children and values time spent with extended family and friends. A natural organiser and communicator, she thrives on getting involved in community projects and believes that kindness, teamwork, and clear communication are the foundations of meaningful progress.