Advisor Community Fundraising
Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Wellington
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
As Advisor Community Fundraising you will be part of a dynamic fundraising team, responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships internally and externally. You will develop, coordinate and deliver a portfolio of exciting and engaging national fundraising events that raise funds and awareness for the work of New Zealand Red Cross. This will support and create new and existing national fundraising events, as well as motivate and enable passionate branch fundraiser activities.
While Wellington is our preferred location, we’re happy to consider applicants from Auckland or Christchurch.
In this role you will:
- Identify and pursue new best practice community fundraising opportunities.
- Develop and coordinate national community fundraising events.
- Keep on top of trends and changes in fundraising to enable best practice community fundraising.
- Innovate and promote fundraising toolkits for effective community engagement of fundraising activities.
- Provide expertise to actively enable fundraising across the NZ Red Cross membership, volunteers and employees.
- Provide strategic input to wider directorate and organisation to drive revenue growth.
- Provide regular reports and keep the CRM/fundraising database up-to-date.
This is an opportunity to develop and drive new fundraising initiatives and expand the tools used to deliver fundraising activity nationally. A place where your creativity and passion for fundraising can thrive and where no two days are the same!
Who are we looking for? – Mā wai te mahi nei?
To be successful you will have:
- 3-5 years’ experience in community fundraising.
- A tertiary qualification in communication, marketing or event management (or equivalent experience), and transferable skills from experience in your previous roles.
- Highly skilled in building and managing effective relationships with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others, ideally experienced in communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Discerning judgement and flexibility in the face of complexity, ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Ability to develop and deliver tailored fundraising programmes with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and EEO principles, with empathy and cultural awareness.
- Self-motivated, well-presented, and comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a team.
- An empathy for the humanitarian sector is highly desirable.
About New Zealand Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.
Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.
We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
Why work with us?
At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.
We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.
Our benefits include:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Career development opportunities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance
We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.
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Please submit your application online, as we’re unable to accept direct applications. Your application must include the following documentation:
- A recent copy of CV/Resume
- Legal Right to Work In New Zealand
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 21/01/2026
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Carole Lillico at carole.lillico@redcross.org.nz
Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.
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