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Are you seeking a new opportunity in the New Year? Do you have a passion for fundraising? We are seeking an experienced Funding Manager to join the Diabetes NZ National Office team in Wellington. Join us and bring your personality, commitment, compassion and great ideas!
About the role | Mō te tūnga
This role is your chance to be part of an ongoing growing organisation. The Funding Manager role includes:
· Leading and managing the Grants Programme which includes the annual grants pipeline, grant submissions and accountability reporting.
· Managing the Events programme which includes developing and managing the annual Fundraising Events and Campaigns, our annual charity golf tournament and giving oversight of peer-to-peer and other fundraising activities across New Zealand to support the Youth Coordinators.
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
Previous hands-on experience in fundraising, grant applications and fundraising events, ideally with a health-related charity.
You will have excellent relationship and networking skills, strong financial management skills. You will have knowledge of current developments/trends.
You will be able to prioritise your work in a busy and dynamic environment where timelines may change and new developments in fundraising may impact your work. You must have excellent time management skills and be comfortable working to tight deadlines.
You will have an exceptional eye for detail, an accurate and clear writing style and be willing to support the fundraising and communications team as required – always looking for ways to share our work innovatively.
Strong interpersonal communication and relationship skills with an exceptional ability to display empathy and support.
Demonstrated respect and understanding for diverse cultural backgrounds.
In addition, you must be flexible and able to adapt easily. A great sense of humour is essential to thriving in this organisation.
What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou?
A rewarding opportunity to contribute to the only national organisation dedicated to supporting individuals living with or affected by diabetes.
Continuous mentoring, training, and personal as well as professional development opportunities.
A dynamic and committed fundraising team led by supportive and accessible management.
About us | Mō mātou
Diabetes New Zealand is a Charitable Trust that represents and supports people with diabetes. Our Mission | Tō mātou whakatakanga mō Aotearoa whānui, is to ‘ensure every person living in Aotearoa New Zealand with diabetes or at risk of diabetes has equitable access to affordable, quality diabetes care and education’.
How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Submit an online application. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any questions about the application process, please email Jo Chapman, Head of Business Development, Jo@diabetes.org.nz
Diabetes New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
This is a full-time role, based in our National Office in Wellington.
Applicants need to be a New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency.
The Applications close 13 February 2026. Please note we will commence interviewing with applicants of interest, as such the position may be filled prior to the closing date.
The successful person will ideally be available to start in late February/ early March 2026
Please supply a cover letter and CV.