Engagement Lead

ParkerBridge; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected non-profit organization in South Auckland is seeking an Engagement & Development Lead to enhance member value and deliver impactful educational programmes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic initiatives, and marketing. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, stable employment, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable long-term employment

Supportive management

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement or community development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives.
• Experience with sponsorship or marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies to grow and retain sponsorships.
• Oversee delivery and promotion of development programmes.
• Develop marketing campaigns that reinforce member value.
• Collaborate to deliver targeted events and conferences.
• Monitor and measure sponsorship effectiveness.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Community development

Strategic thinking

Exceptional communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and strategic professional to lead engagement, development, and relationship-building initiatives for a highly respected non for profit organisation based in South Auckland.

About the role:

This is full time office based role.Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Engagement & Development Lead will play a critical role in enhancing member value, delivering impactful educational programmes, communication activities, and strengthening industry and stakeholder relationships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working for the community, and is motivated by creating lasting impact through strong partnerships and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead strategies to grow and retain sponsorships and partnerships that align with organisational goals

• Oversee the delivery and promotion of professional development programmes on current and emerging issues

• Develop marketing and engagement campaigns that reinforce member value and brand positioning

• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver targeted events and conferences

• Provide leadership to the Marketing Services Lead and foster a high-performance culture

• Monitor and measure sponsorship effectiveness and development outcomes

About you:

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management or community development 3+ years

• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives that drive measurable impact in a membership or service-based environment

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience with sponsorship, or marketing initiatives, fundraising - a must

• The ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day programme delivery

• A collaborative, agile mindset and the ability to work effectively in a small team environment

In return the company offers:

• Competetive salary

• Stable long term employment

• Opportunity to be part of a well known organisation

• Supportive management

• Immediate start available

If this sounds the right opportunity and seeking to be part of an organisation that works for community betterment click the APPLY button now. For more details and a full job description contact Sapna, 09 912 0774/027 7887 712 or email [e-mail]