Executive Director - Community Impact & Fundraising

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust in Dunedin seeks an exceptional General Manager to lead the organisation into its next chapter. You’ll drive strategic impact, financial sustainability and stakeholder partnerships while supporting staff and frontline services in the community.

The role requires a collaborative leader with experience in peer-led approaches and not-for-profit governance to strengthen services and outcomes across Dunedin and the wider region.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership or general management experience.
• Strong financial stewardship including budgeting and reporting.
• Experience securing funding and developing sustainable income streams.
• Excellent relationship-building with funders, partners and boards.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit governance and strategy development.
• Collaborative leadership style with commitment to equity and lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of staff and volunteers.
• Drive financial performance, budgeting, reporting and sustainability.
• Develop funded partnerships and sponsorships to strengthen long-term income.
• Engage with funders, government agencies and community partners.
• Work with the Board to set strategy and governance for impact.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Collaboration

Community partnerships

Job description

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust in Dunedin seeks an exceptional General Manager to lead the organisation into its next chapter. You’ll drive strategic impact, financial sustainability and stakeholder partnerships while supporting staff and frontline services in the community.

The role requires a collaborative leader with experience in peer-led approaches and not-for-profit governance to strengthen services and outcomes across Dunedin and the wider region.