Fundraiser - Events & Community Partnerships

Fundraiser - Events & Community Partnerships Posted: 17/06/2026 Closing Date: 14/07/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Newtown Mary Potter Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for people living in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. We provide equitable,compassionate,patient- and whānau- centred,free-of-charge hospice care for patients, families, whānau and carers in the places they call home, and at our Inpatient Unit in Newtown. We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our work, ensuring equitable and culturally respectful care for all. By integrating Te Ao Māori values and practices, we strive to create an inclusive environment that upholds the mana and dignity of those we serve. Mary Potter Hospice is a Pride Pledge Gold member. We welcome and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working. Job Description About the role As part of the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications team, the Fundraiser – Events & Community Partnerships helps build the community support that makes Mary Potter Hospice's care and services possible. You will lead fundraising events and build meaningful relationships with schools, community groups, local businesses, volunteers and supporters. Through these connections and activities, you will help grow awareness, participation and vital income, ensuring compassionate hospice care remains free of charge for patients and whānau. Working within a collaborative and integrated team, you will contribute to supporter engagement initiatives across fundraising programmes, helping deliver a coordinated, values-aligned and supporter-centred experience. Desired Skills and Experience About you You will bring: Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience Experience in fundraising, events, community engagement or relationship management roles Strong relationship-building and communication skills Experience coordinating events, projects or community initiatives Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Experience working collaboratively with volunteers and stakeholders Experience using CRM or database systems Competent user of Microsoft Office What we offer: A genuine commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi Permanent fulltime position based in Newtown 5 days of carers leave and bereavement leave Ready to apply? If you are an experienced fundraiser events and community partnerships professional with proven leadership skills and a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Applications close Tuesday, 14th July2026 We will begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews as suitable candidates apply and may close the advertisement early once sufficient candidates have been identified. For further inquiries, contact: Sandy McGregor, [email protected] (Director Fundraising, Marketing and Communications) #J-18808-Ljbffr