Development Coordinator

4 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Are you passionate about making a difference through fundraising and events?
  • Do you have strong project coordination, event and time management skills?
  • Have you got experience working in a fundraising or customer-facing role?

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Development Coordinator to join the Te Kura Tangata - Development and Alumni Relations team on a 14-month, fixed-term, full-time contract.

In this role, you'll help grow philanthropic support for the university and be responsible for coordinating meaningful events and projects that connect, engage, and celebrate our community of supporters and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

  • Undertake fundraising and engagement activity to grow philanthropic support.
  • Provide project coordination and administrative support for major and strategic fundraising projects.
  • Deliver events that engage potential supporters, alumni, and stakeholders.

O pumanawa - About you

With experience in fundraising, events, or stakeholder engagement, we are seeking someone with strong relationship-building skills. You'll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, collaborating across teams, and finding creative ways to support the University's philanthropic goals. A positive attitude, initiative, and a genuine interest in connecting people to meaningful causes will help you thrive in this role.

Key requirements:

  • Strong project coordination, event and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship building capabilities
  • Experience working in a fundraising or a customer-facing role such as sales.

If you're motivated, organised, and enjoy building relationships, we'd love to hear from you

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 23 November 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Grace Brennan ).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

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