Fundraising & Development Manager

Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, New Zealand • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Proven success raising funds for a significant capital project, including successful funding applications.
  • Experience identifying opportunities and building/maintaining donor networks (individuals, corporations, foundations).
  • Experience planning and delivering fundraising initiatives, campaigns, donation campaigns, and events.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

We’re building a new Museum for Waitaha Canterbury – a world-class facility for the taonga (treasures) we care for and a place to tell the stories of our region and the people who live here.

We’re looking for an extraordinary fundraiser who can lead and support income-generating initiatives and events to enable the Museum redevelopment project. You’ll have proven success in a similar role raising funds for a significant capital project. Your many skills will include the ability to form enduring relationships, to bring stories alive, to write a compelling grant application and to inspire donations from a wide range of Museum stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate will have an eye for identifying new fundraising opportunities and the ability to cultivate and maintain a network of dedicated donors.

If this sounds like you, apply today and join our journey of change.

Applications close at 8.00 am on Thursday, 29 October 2026