Advisor Corporate Relations
6-month fixed term position
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Auckland
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
This 6-month fixed-term role is an opportunity to help grow and strengthen New Zealand Red Cross’s business partnerships. Reporting to the Manager Partnerships and Community, you’ll play a key role in supporting and managing relationships with corporate and social enterprise partners.
In this role you will:
- Build and support strong relationships with corporate and community partners
- Create compelling content and marketing campaigns that inspire action
- Deliver engagement activities that raise awareness and drive participation
- Monitor results and share insights to grow the impact of our partnerships
This role is perfect for someone who loves building connections, telling stories that resonate, and making things happen.
Who are we looking for? – Mā wai te mahi nei?
You’ll bring 3–5 years’ experience in marketing, account management, business development or fundraising, ideally backed by a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field. Strong writing skills are essential, along with the ability to create engaging content across different channels. Experience managing corporate relationships will set you up for success.
You'll also bring:
- Strong writing and storytelling skills
- Experience managing corporate relationships
- Confidence with digital and social media tools (bonus if you’ve got photo/video skills)
- A proactive, detail-driven approach, with the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
To succeed in this role, you’ll be proactive, detail-focused, and adaptable under pressure. Most importantly, you care about making a difference. You’ll bring energy, creativity and a genuine commitment to the values of New Zealand Red Cross.
About New Zealand Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.
Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.
We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
Why work with us?
At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.
We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.
Our benefits include:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Career development opportunities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance
We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.
Please submit your application online, as we’re unable to accept direct applications. Your application must include the following documentation:
- A recent copy of CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Passport
- Legal Right to Work In New Zealand
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 01/09/2025.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Michael Heywood at [email protected].
Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.
