Grants Manager

Syft Technologies; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Foundation in Auckland seeks a Grants Manager to lead the full grants cycle, from researching opportunities to preparing compelling applications and managing funder relationships.

This hands-on role combines strategic planning with detailed delivery, maintaining a grants calendar, pipeline, and timely reporting to ensure strong funding performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing successful grant applications in not-for-profit settings.
• Ability to write clear, evidence-based funding applications.
• Experience managing full grants cycle including prospect research, applications, reporting and acquittals.
• Track record of securing grant funding and meeting targets or measurable results.
• Experience building relationships with trusts, foundations, funders or government providers.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Comfort with budgets, forecasts and programme data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Foundation's grants programme, strategy and funding pipeline.
• Review and grow the grants portfolio, identifying opportunities to strengthen funding performance.
• Research and secure new grant funding from trusts, foundations, lotteries, government agencies and other funders.
• Develop compelling, evidence-based funding applications that demonstrate impact.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to gather programme information and outcomes data to support funding requests.
• Manage grant reporting, acquittals and funding obligations with high-quality stewardship.
• Maintain accurate grants records, forecasts and reporting for the Chief Executive and Board.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Relationship management

Budgeting

Project planning

Microsoft 365

Grant portals

Attention to detail

Education

Grant writing training

Fundraising qualification

Tools

Grant management systems (CRM)

Monday.com

Job description

Grants Manager

Department: Fundraising (NFDHH)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Auckland (Deaf & Hard of Hearing Foundation)

Description

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will manage the full grants cycle, from researching and prioritising opportunities through to preparing compelling applications, managing funder relationships, monitoring grant conditions, and completing reporting and acquittals.

This is a practical, hands-on role that combines strategy with detailed delivery. You will maintain a clear grants calendar and pipeline, assess which opportunities are worth pursuing, and ensure applications and reporting are accurate, well supported and submitted on time.

Your focus will be on securing institutional funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, lottery funds, government agencies, and other grant-making organisations

What you’ll do

• Lead and continuously improve the Foundation's grants programme, strategy and funding pipeline
• Review, grow and optimise the grants portfolio, identifying opportunities to strengthen funding performance and sustainability
• Research and secure new grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery funds, government agencies, and other funding sources aligned to the Foundation's priorities
• Develop compelling, evidence-based funding applications that clearly demonstrate impact and maximise funding success
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective funders, acting as a trusted representative of the Foundation
• Partner with colleagues across the organisation to gather programme information, outcomes data and evidence that support funding applications and reporting
• Manage grant reporting, acquittals and funding obligations, ensuring commitments are met and funders receive high-quality stewardship
• Maintain accurate grants records, forecasts and reporting, providing the Chief Executive and Board with visibility of funding opportunities, risks and performance

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing successful grant applications in a not for profit, charitable, community or related environment
• The ability to write clear, compelling and evidence based funding applications
• Experience managing the full grants cycle, including prospect research, applications, reporting and acquittals
• A track record of securing grant funding and achieving agreed funding or income targets, or other measurable results
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with trusts, foundations, community funders or government funding providers
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records
• Confidence working with budgets, forecasts and programme data
• A collaborative approach and the ability to gather information from colleagues across the organisation
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and online grant portals

It would be great if you also bring

• Experience in the disability, health or community sector
• Knowledge of the New Zealand grants and funding environment
• Experience reviewing and improving a grants portfolio
• Experience preparing funding updates or reports for senior leaders, committees or Boards
• Experience using grant management systems, CRMs, monday.com or similar tools
• Knowledge of Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Aotearoa New Zealand, or a commitment to developing this knowledge
• A relevant qualification or training in grant writing, fundraising, project management, communications, business, public policy or community development

Why join the Foundation?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an important grants programme and work closely with the Chief Executive, Board and colleagues across the organisation.

You will have the opportunity to shape the grants strategy, strengthen the funding portfolio and build trusted relationships with funders, while helping secure sustainable funding for services and initiatives supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

Position type: Permanent, full time (potentially open to part time)

Location: Auckland, with hybrid working

Travel: Some travel within New Zealand will be required

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Foundation is committed to providing an accessible, respectful and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments or an alternative way to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.