Senior Prospect Researcher

3 days ago

Kelburn, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Full time
  • Are you interested in a 13-month, full-time position?
  • Have you got familiarity with emerging AI research technologies and a willingness to innovate?
  • Do you have strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Senior Prospect Researcher to join the operations team in Te Kura Tangata - Development and Alumni Relations Office on a 13-month, fixed-term, full-time contract.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide timely, considered, and informative research on prospective donors for Te Kura Tangata - Development and Alumni Relations Office.
  • Develop proactive strategies to identify and build a pool of potential major gift prospective donors.
  • Analyse and present research findings via written reports, lists, tables, or visual reports.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director, Fundraising on portfolio management and moves management processes.
  • Undertake due diligence research and ensure compliance with due diligence and gift acceptance policies.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, detail-oriented individual who can take the initiative, work collaboratively, and think strategically.

Key requirements:

  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written communication, with the ability to produce high-quality content.
  • Strong data and systems proficiency.
  • Familiarity with emerging AI research technologies with a willingness to innovate.

You'll work onsite (with one day a week work-from-home flexibility), joining our supportive, friendly, and professional team.

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:09 November 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Heidi Stedman, Co-Associate Director, Operations ).

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. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

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