Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Are you a motivated and experienced coordinator with a passion for fundraising and grant writing? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Hato Hone St John dedicated Fundraising Team and play a key role in driving the success of our Grants and Trusts programme.

In this pivotal role, you’ll support the Grants and Trusts function, through researching and completing funding applications, building meaningful relationships with funders, and helping to secure vital income that supports our mission. Working closely with the Grant Fundraising Lead, you’ll contribute directly to the growth and sustainability of our programmes. This is a 7-month fixed-term role to provide cover for a secondment, perfect for someone ready to step into a dynamic environment, make a meaningful difference, and further develop their fundraising expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand grant-seeking opportunities, manage applications, ensure the correct spending of grants funds, submission of accountability reports and effective database management
• Facilitate relationships with external customers to promote and acquire new grant funding opportunities
• Administer the grants programme and maintain the grants calendar
• Ensure stakeholders are effectively engaged and relationships are managed
• Use a consultative approach to further identify needs and add value with relevant product and service solutions
• Proactively research relevant Trusts and Grant opportunities

bout the role: 

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Previous experience in fundraising or working with a charity and a sound understanding of fundraising principles and managing customer relationships is an advantage but not a requirement
• An understanding of donor and supporter motivations through appeals would also be an advantage.
• Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
• High level of customer focus and a professional attitude including an excellent telephone manner and experience of dealing directly with customers’ enquiries and resolving any issues
• A team player who is flexible, adaptable, able to work autonomously and willing to assist other staff members
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral (including listening)
• Excellent computer competency (Microsoft Office, MS Excel, CRM/donor management systems)

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 23 November 2025

For further information please contact Elena Liang, Recruitment Advisor on 0800 ST JOHN for a confidential discussion.
At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rerekētanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai.  E āwhinatia e mātou I ngā whakaaro rerekē, kia mahi pai I roto I ngā hāpori katoa.  Ko tā mātou nei haepapa, kia hanga tētahi āhuru mōwai mā tatou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.