Advisor Events and Engagement
Auckland or Wellington
Permanent, Full time
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
We're looking for a passionate Advisor, Events and Engagement to design and deliver impactful experiences that drive philanthropic support for New Zealand Red Cross’s humanitarian mission. From bespoke donor events to scalable community activations and volunteering opportunities, you'll create meaningful connections with supporters—including schools, members, community groups, major donors, and corporates. Sitting in our Philanthropy team, you’ll be the connector across Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, and Planned Giving, ensuring a seamless and impactful calendar of events for supporters.
We welcome applications from candidates based in either the Auckland or Wellington areas.
In this role you will:
- Plan and deliver a portfolio of impactful national fundraising events for key audiences including schools, community fundraisers, corporate partners, and high-value prospects.
- Support bespoke engagement opportunities for major donors and legacy prospects, working closely with the Planned Giving team.
- Empower and enable communities—schools, members, branches, and volunteers—to deliver local fundraising and engagement activities that build future donor pipelines.
- Advise and collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality supporter engagement and alignment with organisational priorities.
- Lead regional engagement strategies and donor experiences, including VIP volunteering, ensuring local relevance and national impact while contributing to a seamless donor journey.
Who are we looking for? – Mā wai te mahi nei?
To be successful you will have:
- Proven experience delivering events and engagement programs in fundraising, community, or corporate contexts, ideally with 3+ years in a similar role.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences including schools, volunteers, and high-value supporters.
- Strong project management abilities, with a track record of independently developing and delivering events, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining attention to detail.
- Comfortable hosting events and representing New Zealand Red Cross with professionalism and integrity
- Creative and strategic thinker, with knowledge of audience segmentation, donor journeys, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Collaborative and emotionally intelligent, with strong ethical judgment, initiative, and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and communities.
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 31/07/2025
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Lauren Stephens at [email protected]
Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.
