Funding and Grants Administrator

  • Good Bitches Baking
  • Remote
  • Jun 25, 2026

Job Description

You understand that anyone can experience a tough time and that a moment of kindness can make all the difference. 

You love attention to detail and deadlines, you co-author stories that funders want to read, and you make online portals, Xero and Google Sheets behave. You’re discreet, kai‑centred, upbeat and can work on your own or alongside our small 2.5 FTE, remote-working HQ team. You’ll chat with Head Bitches (chapter leads) and translate their mahi into solid applications and reports.

What you’ll do (day‑to‑day)

  • Maintain the central funding & grant tracker (deadlines, contacts, budgets, reporting obligations).
  • Manage the funding calendar and hit funder deadlines with correct supporting docs.
  • Draft, tailor and submit funding applications, in collaboration with the GM.
  • Prepare accountability / acquittal reports with receipts, reconciliations and narratives.
  • Code, invoice and reconcile grant income/expenses in Xero.
  • Upload and manage grant files in our shared drive and funder portals with version control and security.
  • Collect stories, stats and info from chapter leads to bring applications to life.

What you bring: experience & skills

  • Proven experience writing successful funding/grant applications and persuasive narratives.
  • Strong admin experience with funding processes, reporting and online grant portals.
  • Competent with Xero (or similar), Google Workspace (Sheets/Drive/Docs), and cloud file management.
  • Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines independently.
  • Excellent attention to detail and top‑notch written/verbal communication.
  • Professional, discreet and able to engage appropriately with a range of organisations.
  • Reliable, honest, collaborative, but happy working unsupervised.
  • Flexible, resilient, and brings positive energy.
  • Remote from anywhere in Aotearoa with reliable internet/mobile coverage.
  • Provide your own laptop and mobile phone.

You must have the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand

Organisation

Good Bitches Baking (GBB)

Job Summary

You’ll keep our funding pipeline humming, co-author applications and manage reporting. You’re the person who gets stuff done, with aroha, humour and efficiency.

Salary

Hourly rate - $35 (+gst if applicable); up to 35 hours a month

How to apply

Cover Letter and CV
Send a one‑page cover letter telling us why you’re the one, plus a CV and two referees. Please include two short examples/summaries of funding applications you’ve written (or links).

Applications will only be accepted through the Do Good Jobs platform. 

Applications close 5pm, Monday 13 July 2026 (or earlier if role filled). 

Diversity & aroha
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. 

If you’re organised, kind, and can write a grant that makes saying “yes” easy,  come 'bake a difference' with us.


Ngā mihi nui

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing, Sustainable Cities and Communities

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