Manager, Planned Giving

Manager, Planned Giving

Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Auckland (preferred) or Wellington

About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga 

New Zealand Red Cross is looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Manager, Planned Giving to lead and develop our major gifts and legacy programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by cultivating meaningful relationships with high-net-worth donors and legacy pledgers, ensuring sustainable funding for our humanitarian work across Aotearoa and beyond.

Reporting to the Director, Philanthropy, you will lead the strategy and implementation of major gifts and legacies programmes. You’ll manage and mentor a team of four, fostering a culture of excellence in donor stewardship and relationship management.

While Auckland is our preferred location for this role, we welcome applications from candidates in Wellington.

In this role you will: 

• Develop and execute strategies to grow major gifts and legacy income.
• Build and nurture relationships with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropists, and legacy donors.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising team, setting clear objectives and driving results.
• Oversee donor stewardship, ensuring exceptional supporter experiences that enhance long-term commitment.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate fundraising efforts with organisational goals.
• Manage prospect research, pipeline development, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure the ethical and respectful management of bequests and legacy gifts.

Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? 

To be successful you will have: 

• Proven experience in leading and growing major gifts and legacy fundraising programmes, with a track record of securing significant donations.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors.
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to mentor and develop fundraising professionals.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with polished presentation skills and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking and the ability to identify new opportunities for growth.
• Knowledge of estate planning and legacy giving best practices is an advantage.
• A commitment to the mission and humanitarian principles of New Zealand Red Cross.

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.   

Why work with us? 

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.  

Our benefits include: 

• Five weeks annual leave
• Career development opportunities 
• Annual flu vaccinations 
• Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance  

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button to be taken to the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page. If you are already viewing this via the New Zealand Red Cross Careers page, please click the active job description link below.  

All applications MUST be submitted online which requires uploading the below details 

• A recent copy of CV/Resume 

• Cover Letter 

• Passport 

• Legal Right to Work In New Zealand  

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 26/03/2025 

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Jasmine Edwards at jasmine.edwards@redcross.org.nz   or 027 362 5402

Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.