Supporter Engagement, Marketing and Fundraising Manager

Lead strategy. Inspire generosity. Advance Bible mission.

Bible Society New Zealand (BSNZ) is a respected Christian charity with a proud 179-year history of helping make the Bible accessible to everyone and encouraging meaningful engagement with it. As part of a global fellowship of Bible Societies, we support Bible mission locally, across the South Pacific, and around the world.

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Supporter Engagement, Marketing and Fundraising Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future of BSNZ’s mission impact.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of BSNZ’s fundraising, supporter engagement, marketing, and communications activity.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, strengthen supporter and donor relationships, grow and diversify income streams, and enhance BSNZ’s brand presence and public profile. Your work will directly support the sustainability and reach of Bible mission in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

This is a role for a strategic thinker who can also lead delivery, bring people together, and translate vision into action.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing supporter engagement, marketing, and fundraising team
• Develop and deliver integrated fundraising, engagement, and marketing strategies aligned to BSNZ’s mission and strategic direction
• Strengthen donor and supporter journeys, with a focus on care, stewardship, retention, and long-term engagement
• Drive fundraising performance across appeals, campaigns, membership, and donor programmes
• Leverage digital platforms, analytics, and CRM systems to improve engagement, acquisition, and campaign effectiveness
• Lead the promotion of BSNZ’s domestic and international mission programmes
• Partner with retail leadership to connect customers with mission and support sales promotion initiatives
• Build strong internal and external relationships, including churches, media, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Use data, evaluation, and insights to continuously improve performance and impact

 About you

You are a confident, collaborative leader with a strong strategic mindset and a passion for purpose-driven work. You will bring:

• Senior-level experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, marketing, or communications, ideally within a not-for-profit or mission-led organisation
• Proven success developing and delivering strategies that achieve income growth and engagement outcomes
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including donors, partners, and media
• Confidence working with digital platforms, analytics, and CRM systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge or similar)
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high-level, strategic perspective
• Alignment with BSNZ’s Christian mission, values, and ethos

Why join BSNZ?

• Strategic leadership role with real influence and impact
• Work for a trusted Christian charity with a strong national and global reputation
• Supportive, values-led organisational culture
• Meaningful work that contributes to positive change
• Competitive salary with a generous range of benefits

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) position based at our head office in Wiri, Auckland. Applicants must be living in New Zealand and legally entitled to work here.

To request a position description and apply, please contact Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.