NZ Nature Fund is an enduring independent charitable trust that channels philanthropic and corporate capital into New Zealand’s highest-impact conservation work. Working closely with the Department of Conservation and other delivery partners, it backs bold, science-led projects that restore ecosystems at landscape scale and give our most threatened species a path back from the brink. NZNF is currently leading an $80 million campaign to restore Maukahuka/Auckland Island, in partnership with DOC and Ngāi Tahu.

The role:

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Fundraising and Marketing Lead grows sustainable income for conservation by leading NZNF’s individual giving programme, including public appeals, one-off donations and regular giving. You’ll own the supporter journey from first interest through to ongoing giving, and generate qualified enquiries for major gifts, corporate partnerships and bequests.

A major focus will be public fundraising and marketing for the Maukahuka/Auckland Island campaign. You’ll grow the database, acquire and retain donors across email, digital, peer-to-peer and direct mail, build NZNF’s brand as New Zealand’s most trusted pathway to conservation, and manage the marketing budget and agency relationships. You’ll work closely with the Senior Development Manager and a fundraising coordinator, in a small team where hands-on delivery is part of the job.

You will need the following:

• 8+ years’ experience in marketing, communications and individual giving fundraising, including leading campaigns, budgets and programmes
• Demonstrated success generating qualified leads, acquiring donors, and improving conversion
• Hands-on experience with paid digital campaigns, CRM segmentation, automated journeys and campaign reporting
• Experience managing budgets and briefing external agencies or suppliers
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn conservation work into compelling reasons to give
• Genuine commitment to New Zealand’s natural environment and conservation outcomes

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This is an opportunity for a hands-on fundraising and marketing professional who wants to build an individual giving programme from the ground up. You’ll help grow a movement of New Zealanders who care for conservation, with one of the country’s largest rewilding projects at the centre of your work.

This is a permanent, full-time remote role based in New Zealand. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026
Applications and queries to: Tilda Bostwick (021 427 183) or email [email protected]

Suitable or qualified job applicants may be interviewed before the closing date.

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