• Are you passionate about philanthropy and communications?
• Have you been looking for a 12 month, fixed-term, full-time leadership role with plenty of variety?
• Can you implement and develop excellent donor communication strategies to build strong relationships with supporters?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Mata Awhinuku - Communications and Marketing Manager, Development to lead its donor communications team within the Development and Alumni Relations Office, in a fixed-term, full-time role for 12 months. This position will support the University’s development efforts with a focus on communications for the University’s prospective and existing donors.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading a team responsible for all philanthropy-related communication and writing materials.
• Generating content for internal and external print and digital channels, including press releases, speeches, news stories and material for the website.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the Te Kura Tangata - Development Office’s fundraising appeals.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication, organisational, and relationship management skills. Experience in both communications and fundraising is advantageous for this role, as is previous management experience.

Key requirements:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience producing high quality communication materials across a range of channels.
• Understanding of direct marketing and appeals strategies, with the ability to effectively communicate and advise on their implementation to enhance fundraising efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and across multiple teams.
• Strong capability in identifying opportunities and challenges, combined with the ability to multitask effectively across multiple projects and tasks.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team is a friendly, dedicated, and collaborative group focused on fostering meaningful connections with the University’s supporters and friends. You will be part of a professional and supportive team where there is a focus on taking your own initiative but also working collaboratively.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Sue O’Donnell (+64 4 463 5871, sue.odonnell@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Close date for vacancy: 14 November 2024. 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.

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Mata Awhinuku - Communications and Marketing Manager, Development, #2181). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter, and the University Application Form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.