Grants Advisor

Madisonrecruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave cover

Job summary

Rātā Foundation in Christchurch is seeking a Grants Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term parental leave contract to support funding decisions across Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Chatham Islands. You will assess applications, analyse information, and prepare recommendations while engaging with diverse stakeholders.

The role emphasizes accessibility, equity, and effective funding, with a collaborative team and Christchurch-based position.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant-making, community development, social policy or other assessment-based environments will be highly regarded.
• Experience working with a broad range of people, cultures, and community organisations
• Familiarity with te reo Māori and a culturally responsive approach are desirable
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess information from multiple sources
• Excellent written communication and report writing capability
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Outstanding organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Experience managing large volumes of information and maintaining attention to detail
• Confidence using databases, CRM systems and the Microsoft Office suite
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team
• An understanding of, or genuine interest in, the community and not-for-profit sector

Responsibilities

• Assess grant applications and prepare recommendations.
• Engage with community organisations throughout their funding journey.
• Support funding discussions and decision-making processes.
• Help ensure funding is delivered in an accessible, equitable, and effective way.

Skills

Grant-making

Community engagement

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

CRM familiarity

Teamwork

Cultural responsiveness

Te reo Māori familiarity

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you enjoy building relationships, analysing information, and helping make a meaningful difference in communities? Rātā Foundation is seeking a Grants Advisor to join its Community Investment team on a 12-month fixed-term parental leave contract. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting funding decisions that positively impact communities across Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Chatham Islands.

As a Grants Advisor, you'll work closely with community organisations throughout their funding journey, providing exceptional support while assessing grant applications, analysing information and preparing recommendations. You'll engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, contribute to funding discussions, and help ensure funding is delivered in an accessible, equitable, and effective way.

About You

• Experience in grant-making, community development, social policy or other assessment-based environments will be highly regarded.
• Experience working with a broad range of people, cultures, and community organisations
• Familiarity with te reo Māori and a culturally responsive approach are desirable
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess information from multiple sources
• Excellent written communication and report writing capability
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Outstanding organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Experience managing large volumes of information and maintaining attention to detail
• Confidence using databases, CRM systems and the Microsoft Office suite
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team
• An understanding of, or genuine interest in, the community and not-for-profit sector

What's on Offer?

• A meaningful role with a respected philanthropic organisation
• The opportunity to contribute to outcomes that strengthen communities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Christchurch-based position
• 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover

If you're passionate about working alongside communities and want to help create positive social impact through effective funding, we'd love to hear from you. For any questions or a copy of the Job Description please contact [e-mail]