Mata Whakawhanake | Development Manager
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Can you work independently and adapt to a rapid-changing environment
- Are you passionate about supporting the Humanities and Social Sciences
Do you have a background in fundraising the arts or experience working in the not-for-profit sector
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
The Development (Fundraising) Team at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is looking for a Mata Whakawhanake - Development Manager to join Te Kura Tangata - Development and Alumni Relations team to support the fundraising mahi of Te Wāhanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
This is a 13-month fixed-term full-time contract to cover an internal secondment.
Key responsibilities:
Undertake fundraising and engagement activities to grow philanthropic support for Te Wāhanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Identify research cultivate andsolicitmajor gifts for your assigned area and initiatives.
Develop solicitation plansproposalsand stewardship plans for major gift donors working with relevant colleaguesacross the fundraising team thefaculties and other central services units.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
With experience in major gift fundraising corporate sponsorship or stakeholder engagement we are seeking someone with strong relationship-building skills and fundraising experience. Youll be comfortable managing multiple priorities collaborating across teams and finding creative ways to support Te Wāhanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences philanthropic goals. A genuine interest in connecting people to meaningful causes will help you thrive in this role.
Key requirements:
Strong time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
Excellent communication and relationship building capabilities and ability to connect with supporters for a wide range of backgrounds.
Experience working in a fundraising particularly in an educational or creative industry.
Role Description: Click here to see further information including salary.
If this link is not available click apply to view this on the University careers page.
Close date for vacancy: 30 November 2025.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Grace Brennan Associate Director Fundraising ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Spring
- Fundraising
- .NET
- Management Experience
- ABAP
- Salesforce
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP ERP
- Software Development
- Grant Writing
- Child Protective Services
- P&L Management
About Company
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
