Grant Writer

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Albert-Eden; On-site; NZD 13,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Auckland location

Flexible hours

Job summary

HELP Auckland is seeking a thoughtful Grants Writer (Part-time 10 hours per week) to join our Fundraising Team in Auckland. You will craft compelling funding applications and reports to support survivors of sexual harm, while balancing limited resources in a charity setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in grant writing or fundraising and experience in not-for-profit sectors. Central Auckland location with collaborative team support and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Has 2+ years of experience in grant writing or fundraising.
• Experience in not-for-profit sector is preferred.
• Write high-quality grant applications and reports reflecting HELP’s kaupapa and impact.
• Liaise with various teams to gather data and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling funding applications and proposals.
• Ensure funding outcomes are tracked and reported accurately.
• Research new grant opportunities and help shape funding strategy.
• Build strong relationships with funders through clear communication and accountability.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Job description

HELP Auckland is a free specialist support service for survivors of sexual abuse. We provide 24/7 crisis support, therapy, court support, and prevention education. Our vision is for a society free from sexual violence and our fundraising team helps make that possible.

The Role

We are looking for a thoughtful, detail-oriented Grant Writer (Part-time 10 hours per week) to join our Fundraising Team. This is a great opportunity to combine your exceptional writing skills with meaningful work that supports survivors of sexual harm across Tāmaki Makaurau.

As our Grants Writer, you will play a key role in securing vital community funding through the development of compelling funding applications, funding proposals, and ensuring funding outcomes are accurately tracked and reported.

A talented wordsmith, you are able to bring together storytelling, strategy, attention to detail as well as an ability to communicate the impact of HELP’s services, engage donors and community support to strengthen the funding and partnerships that enable us to provide life-changing support to survivors when they need it most.

As an ideal candidate, you understand that limited resources are a part of life in charities and not-for-profit and so your experience thriving in these resource-conscious environments has given you a creative mindset to be able to maximise impact. Your ability to demonstrate success as a Grants Writer in these sectors, will give you an advantage and set you up for success in this role.

You’ll be part of a small but mighty, dedicated team with big goals, strong values, and a shared commitment to making a difference in a supportive environment, plenty of collaboration, snacks and laughs!

We are looking for someone who

Has 2+ years of experience in grant writing or fundraising.

Has experience working in the not-for-profit or charities sector.

Write high-quality grant applications and reports that reflect HELP’s kaupapa and impact.

Able to liaise with various teams to gather the right data and evidence.

Track deadlines and funding allocations across HELP’s services.

Research new grant opportunities and help shape our strategy to increase funding success.

Build strong relationships with funders through great communication and accountability.

We provide:

A continuous learning and development environment to enhance your skillset.

Ongoing training and professional Development

Central Auckland location

A strong, supportive, and friendly close-knit team.

Regular access to organisational supervision and support.

Close-down over the Christmas and New Year period.

We’d love to hear from you. Applications close on 15th October 2026, or sooner if we find the right person.

If this sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you!

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Grant Writer?
• Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?

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