Senior Advisor, External Funding

Company Description

This role sits within our Community Partnerships, Funding and Events team. They are a passionate team of "doers" who are all about connection - they connect people to create awesome projects, events and outcomes for our community; and they connect funding opportunities.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

We now have an opportunity for a strategic, creative and relationship-focused fundraising star

This is a new role createdtohelp shape a dynamic fundraising strategy and engage with a diverse range of major donors, business partners, and public-private investors. With a donor-centric approach, you'll apply your stewardship skills building lasting relationships that turn bold ideas into the reality of shaping our city, together.

This isn't just another fundraising role. It's the opportunity to:

• Be a connection catalyst Build meaningful relationships to supercharge the mission and fundraising goals of the City Investment Programme
• Scout out exciting opportunities to fuel our current and future projects — turning big ideas into funded realities
• Collaborate with our awesome team to dream up bold campaigns and craft clever communication plans that get people talking, sharing, and supporting our key projects and programmes

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing; Business Management; Fundraising or similar
• A minimum 5 years' experience in fundraising with proven track records
• Effective prospecting and relationship management skills
• Demonstrate highly effective oral and written skills including presentations, marketing and promotion collateral and impactful funding proposals for significant projects.
• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge (Or similar CRM)
• An innovative, strategic and "can do" attitude
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise, monitor, and deliver projects on schedule
• A high level of comfort working with and being accountable for financial targets and deadlines.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary?

Circa $100K dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei: Apply Now

• View the position description.
• Click apply
• ​Complete your application.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 29/10/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants byclicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.