Fundraising Specialist

Role: Fundraising Specialist – Community & Individual Giving

Location: Auckland preferred; Wellington, Christchurch, or remote considered

Hours: Full-time

Join our passionate fundraising team and help supporters across Aotearoa connect with and contribute to the Deaf community.

What we offer Flexible working · Professional development · NZSL learning support · Five weeks leave

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Deaf Aotearoa is in an exciting period of growth which means we are looking for a Fundraising Specialist to grow our fundraising work across Aotearoa to join our team.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships, and seeing ideas through from planning to delivery. You will take ownership of events, DIY fundraising, school and workplace fundraising, and individual giving, making it easy and rewarding for supporters to get involved and upgrade their giving over time.

You won’t be afraid to look at what we’re doing, or better yet, what we could be doing, and share your ideas. You’re comfortable working independently, making decisions, and taking ownership of your areas while staying connected to the team and helping out when needed.

This full-time permanent role sits within our Fundraising team, reporting to the Fundraising Manager. You will:

• Lead community and peer-to-peer fundraising, including national events such as Round the Bays
• Support DIY fundraisers, schools, workplaces and community groups
• Lead community elements of internal campaigns and national appeals
• Provide excellent supporter care and follow-up
• Manage online fundraising pages and use data to improve results.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• Experience in fundraising, events, or supporter engagement (or transferable skills)
• Confident communicating across phone, email, video and in person
• Organised, detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities
• Familiar with CRM systems and peer-to-peer platforms (Funraisin, Grassrootz, Raisely) — or keen to learn
• Understanding of inclusive communication and diverse communities
• Knowledge of NZSL and Deaf culture, or a willingness to learn.

Mō Mātou | About us

We're a registered charity and national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand — promoting NZSL, strengthening Deaf rights, and supporting equal access. We're a Deaf-friendly employer: many staff are Deaf, NZSL is used daily, and interpreters are available.

Full position description: deaf.org.nz/support-us/careers-at-da | Questions: anna.foord@deaf.org.nz

Applications close 31st July at 3pm. Please include a CV and a cover letter or short video, and please send this to Anna at anna.foord@deaf.org.nz or visit our website at deaf.org.nz.

We welcome applications in NZSL. Apply early — applications are reviewed as received.