Job Description

About Satisfy 

Satisfy Food Rescue has been operating for over 10 years in Canterbury; rescuing and redistributing edible surplus food in the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts and Christchurch city.

We work collaboratively with local food retailers and 54 community organisations to re-direct surplus perishable food that would otherwise have been destined for landfill or animal feed to those in the community who most need it. 

Our food donors include local supermarkets, growers, wholesalers and cafes. Our recipient organisations include all the food banks in the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts, community meal providers, schools and pre-schools. We have a team of almost 60 dedicated volunteers that collect, sort and distribute the food and 11 amazing staff that keep everything going.

Every kilogram rescued is a meal on someone's table. Every story told connects our work to our community and beyond. 

About the Role

We're looking for a talented communicator and funding enthusiast to join our small, committed team for 17 hours per week on a fixed-term basis while a colleague is on a period of leave. 

This is a varied, hands-on role that sits at the intersection of storytelling, funding, and digital communications. Working closely with our General Manager - Development, we are looking for an efficiency whizz who will work to keep our funding pipeline healthy, our social channels active and authentic, and our funder relationships strong.

Day to day you'll be:

  • Creating and scheduling content across our social media platforms and website

  • Writing and submitting funding applications and meeting funder reporting requirements

  • Supporting corporate sponsorship and donor relationships

  • Designing and delivering regular email communications

  • Helping to organise fundraising campaigns

  • Streamlining workflows and making the most of our digital tools and CRM​​

About You

You'll bring a genuine passion for community and sustainability, along with:

  • Exceptional written communication - you can write well with both precision and heart

  • Experience with grant writing or a strong desire to learn

  • Confidence managing social media platforms and digital tools

  • The ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities

  • A full, clean driver's licence

Extended role option - Finance & admin experience could bring this role to 24 hours per week

Looking for a few more hours and you also have finance and administration experience? If so we'd love to hear from you. Candidates with relevant skills in Xero, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, and payroll may be considered for an extended role of 24 hours per week at the same hourly rate.

The Details

  • $32 per hour

  • 17 hours per week (or 24 hours if extended role applies)

  • Fixed term to 23 December 2026, covering a period of leave

  • Based at our Rangiora office, with some travel across the region

  • Laptop provided; travel expenses reimbursed

To apply, click here to Apply Now button to complete our simple application form, and upload your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, tell us why this role is a great fit for you, and we would love to learn a fun fact about yourself.

Applications close Monday 29th June 2026, at 12 Noon

Satisfy Food Rescue is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

Organisation

Satisfy Food Rescue

Job Summary

A talented communicator and funding enthusiast to keep our funding pipeline healthy and our stories well told. 17 hours/week (or 24 with finance and admin skills), fixed term to 23 December 2026.

How to apply

Apply Now via this link to complete our simple application form, and upload your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, tell us why this role is a great fit for you, and we would love to learn a fun fact about yourself.

Applications close Monday 29th June 2026, at 12 Noon

Satisfy Food Rescue is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Zero Hunger, Climate Action

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