Associate Director Development

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The University’s award-winning Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) office forms the centralised point of contact for philanthropic partners and for alumni and friends.

To continue driving our ambitious and successful fundraising initiatives, the University’s Alumni Relations and Development Office has created a new role for a second Associate Director – Development. This senior leader will take responsibility for the fundraisers in the ‘professional’ faculties of Law, Business, Engineering and Education as well as coordinating our planned giving fundraising.

We are excited to hear from candidates who are open to relocating to Auckland, New Zealand. 

You will be one of the institution’s most senior fundraisers. Working with the Director in planning, implementing, and overseeing all fundraising campaigns. As our Associate Director you will play a central role in leading the development team, with over half of the development managers reporting directly to you.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Stakeholder Relationships - Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills through relationship management, advocacy and negotiation. Personally manage a portfolio of 30 – 50 major gift prospects through the cycle of development. Also, work closely in partnership with Faculties & Deans to deliver a coordinated approach.
• Staff Leadership - Provide leadership, mentoring and direction for a team of Development Managers and encourage behaviours aligned to the development and maintenance of a strong inclusive team culture.
• Strategy, Planning & Decision Making – Strategic planning for development activities and contribution to the Development team’s strategic and annual planning.
• Engagement & Customer Service - Champion a strong customer service-oriented culture. Also, ensure major donors are recipients of a highly effective programme of acknowledgement, recognition, reporting and engagement.
• Continuous Improvement and Project Management – Refining our fundraising activities and acting as ‘Campaign Manager’ when the University is ‘in Campaign’.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

With proven leadership skills, you will value contributions from a variety of sources and be able to inspire and motivate your team and other key stakeholders. This role requires demonstrated experience in client-centric programmes, with additional experience, specifically in fundraising in higher education, non-profit or other appropriate environments.

You will need to demonstrate proven relationship management strengths, with clear evidence of your ability to build successful partnerships and drive strategic direction and effective customer service cultures. This is a senior leadership role working within a collegial and effective team.

In addition, the successful applicant will possess strong analytical ability coupled with an innovative and creative thinking style and robust business and technology acumen. 

E rapua ana mātou | We are seeking

• Extensive leadership experience in client-centric programmes, with additional experience, specifically in fundraising in higher education, non-profit or corporate environments.
• Demonstrated experience of managing a high performing, achievement orientated team.
• A proven track record in delivering exceptional relationship building skills with the maturity, perspective, and credibility necessary to influence and connect with internal and external stakeholders.
• High-level communication ability is essential, with verbal, written and interpersonal skills integral to success in this role.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of the 16th of April 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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