Are you hiring?
Discover marketing talent you won’t find anywhere else, sourced with precision and absolute discretion. We only present the four best matches for your role, carefully selected to save you time and ensure the best fit.
Are you a candidate?
Step into a private circle where the best opportunities are shared first and never advertised. Your profile is handled with complete discretion, and membership is reserved for the most accomplished marketers.
The M List isn’t for everyone
It’s for marketers who have honed their craft to razor-sharp precision and the brands bold enough to demand nothing less. Inside, you won’t find endless CVs or noisy job boards. You’ll find a quietly curated register of New Zealand’s foremost marketing talent – seen only by those who matter. For companies, The M List is the discreet, streamlined way to secure the right marketing partner without public exposure. For candidates, it’s an invitation to step into the ring for career-defining roles with total confidence that your name is seen only by decision-makers.
This is marketing matchmaking refined – private, precise, and built on trust.
The people behind The M List
Leading The M List is Steve Ballantyne, a marketer with more than 30 years of experience and over 250 brand collaborations across Australasia. His expertise in strategic marketing, brand storytelling and AI-powered marketing shapes every detail of the service.
Behind the scenes, The M List is supported by some of New Zealand’s most experienced marketing leaders, helping ensure the right talent connects with the right opportunities, with care, precision, and discretion.
