Your rural communicators
Our team is passionate about the rural industry we work with across New Zealand and Australia. Our central office is based in the agricultural heartland of South Canterbury. An area historically known for its innovation in the primary sector is a thriving hub today of growers, dairy expansion, and a strong sheep and beef industry, keenly supported by a prime port. You could say we are in the thick of it – not immune to the issues facing the rural community. We are a full-service creative agency setting us apart, and we have attracted a talented core project team.
Our Australian Sydney base extends our international acumen. Our team has an in-depth understanding of the Australian market and can help drive your agribusiness growth across both countries.
Who you will work with
Executive and Client Management Team
Nick Symister Managing Director
20+ years experience working for the world’s largest corporate advertising agencies, across some of the world’s biggest brands. Nick grew up on farms and rurally and has worked on Agribusiness advertising accounts across the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Nick Symister Managing Director
Hayley Vermeer Operations Manager
Experienced office administrator, including project management, with digital oversight of work schedules and deadlines. The agency's first point of contact, fundamental to delivering our high level of client service.
Hayley Vermeer Operations Manager
Creative Team
Christie-Leigh Miller Creative Director
Christie has been an integral part of Artikel and Swint since its conception, applying her multidisciplinary design skills across web, digital, and print. In her role as Creative Director, she transforms ideas into campaigns that inspire and connect.
Christie-Leigh Miller Creative Director
Daniela Zavallone IT Manager & Senior Full-Stack Developer
Experienced project manager and management of all company IT environments. 20+ years of experience in web design and development and highly skilled in bringing alive any sort of coding project beyond convention.
Daniela Zavallone IT Manager & Senior Full-Stack Developer
Alexandria Hutton Media Executive
Principal to the management of client campaigns across social media, press and google business. Provides extensive reporting and analytics learning on the job, enhancing her Bachelor of Commerce studies.
Alexandria Hutton Media Executive
Siana Jenkins Huguet Media and Account Coordinator
With a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications, Siana brings unique thinking to her role and a flare for engaging customers in a range of media. Experienced in various front-line positions including the Farmlands Customer Experience team, and as a Marketing Assistant – she is a valuable addition to developing marketing campaigns.
Siana Jenkins Huguet Media and Account Coordinator
Emma Johnson Video Production Lead
Emma leads the full video production process as our Producer, from concept development and storyboarding to filming, directing, and post-production. She also captures high-quality photography, including headshots and product imagery, and supports the creative team with digital design assets for both print and digital platforms.
Emma Johnson Video Production Lead
In both New Zealand and overseas, we engage a number of supporting consultants, specialist contractors, and junior trainees.
We welcome CVs from potential employees – and these can be emailed to admin@artikelandswint.co.nz