Programmes, Funding & Partnership Coordinator

Do Good Group; Tauranga; Presencial; NZD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meaningful work

Diverse role

Professional development

Flexible workplace culture

Competitive remuneration

Descripción de la vacante

Brain Injured Children Trust (BICT) in Tauranga, New Zealand, invites a dedicated professional to lead grant writing, fundraising development, and stakeholder engagement while coordinating diverse programmes and events. You will build partnerships with funders, manage reporting, and support governance and operations to advance BICT's mission.

This role balances strategic funding development with hands-on coordination, requiring excellent writing, research, and organisational skills, and a

Formación

• Proven grant writing and fundraising development experience.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling abilities.
• Strong research, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a genuine commitment to outcomes for children and families.

Responsabilidades

• Identify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, gaming trusts, and corporate funders.
• Develop, write, and submit grant applications and funding proposals.
• Maintain a forward funding calendar and grant pipeline.
• Monitor deadlines, acquittals, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare impact reports and funding accountability documentation.
• Support fundraising strategies and partnership development.
• Coordinate clinics, workshops, events, and programmes.
• Manage event planning, registrations, and communications.

Conocimientos

Grant writing

Fundraising

Stakeholder relations

Communication

MS Office

Herramientas

CRM systems

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Reporting directly to the CEO, this pivotal role combines philanthropy and grant funding, programme and event coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications, and organisational administration. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping BICT achieve its strategic goals by securing funding, coordinating impactful programmes and events, nurturing relationships with funders and partners, and supporting efficient organisational operations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on meaningful work, and has the ability to balance strategic funding development with hands‑on coordination and administration.

Key responsibilities

• Research and identify funding opportunities from philanthropic trusts, foundations, gaming trusts, community funders, and corporate supporters
• Develop, write, and submit compelling grant applications, funding proposals, and expressions of interest
• Maintain a forward funding calendar and grant pipeline
• Monitor funding deadlines, acquittals, and reporting requirements
• Prepare impact reports and funding accountability documentation
• Support the development and implementation of fundraising and funding strategies
• Build positive relationships with funders and funding partners
• Support sponsorship and partnership development opportunities
• Coordinate BICT clinics, workshops, camps, family events, and other programmes
• Manage event planning, logistics, registrations, and communications

About you

• Proven experience in successful grant writing, funding applications, fundraising development, or philanthropy
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience building and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and database or CRM systems
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support a small team
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families

About us

The Brain Injured Children Trust (BICT) supports children and young people affected by brain injury and their families throughout New Zealand. Through advocacy, family support, education, rehabilitation programmes, community connection, and specialised services, we work to ensure every child and young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Benefits

• Meaningful work that changes lives
• A diverse and rewarding role with genuine variety
• The opportunity to influence the future growth and sustainability of BICT
• A supportive, values-driven team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible and collaborative workplace culture
• Competitive remuneration based on experience