Position Overview
The Massey University Foundation is a registered charitable trust responsible for fundraising and administering gifts to the university. The mandate of the foundation is to provide philanthropic funding for projects of strategic importance to the university, including research, academic chairs, scholarships, and infrastructure projects. This funding helps Massey University achieve its goals and makes the university academically stronger.

Aligned to Massey University’s centennial celebration, Massey University Foundation is embarking on a three-year fundraising campaign. The goal of the campaign is to build the foundation’s assets to $100 million and create a lasting legacy for the university as it marks 100 years of excellence in education. This ambitious initiative underscores the transformational power of philanthropy and highlights the foundation’s commitment to supporting the university’s future.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours p/w) ongoing position based on our Manawatū or Wellington campus. We invite applications from seasoned communicators who understand the impact of philanthropy to join our team!

About the role
As the successful applicant, your core focus will be to support the work of the Foundation with targeted communications and consistent annual appeals that grow received donations. This will include:

• Creating content, including text, video, photos, and social media collateral to support our fundraising efforts.
• Managing an annual internal staff appeal for donations.
• Managing an annual appeal to Massey alumni for donations.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

• Relevant qualification in communication, journalism, or marketing.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in public relations, communications, or marketing.
• Writing and editing ability, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organisation and time management skills, i.e. ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to bring together a range of views and present complex information to a range of audiences.
• Strong customer focus and client service mentality and an appreciation for high-quality work.

What’s on Offer?
As the successful candidate, you will join the Massey team and enjoy a range of staff benefits, including:

• Up to 6.75% of salary as an employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme
• Five university holidays per year
• Staff study opportunities for eligible employees
• Discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation centre and gym facilities

This role is a Professional Grade 5, aligned with the salary scale of $56,622-$80,006 (NZD) commensurate with skills and experience.

If you are ready to play a key role in a small and dynamic team with a growing reputation and presence within a world-class university, apply now!

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