Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

Help save lives through meaningful, nationwide fundraising

Lifeline provides essential mental health support to people across Aotearoa New Zealand — and we rely on the generosity of our supporters to do this vital work. We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to help maintain and grow the funding that makes Lifeline’s services possible.

This 12-month fixed-term role plays a key part during a period of change as Lifeline continues to evolve its services and funding model.

You will be responsible for delivering a diverse mix of fundraising activity nationwide, with a strong focus on donor stewardship, acquisition, and high-value relationships.

Your portfolio will include:

• Individual giving and regular giving programmes

• Community and peer-to-peer fundraising

• Corporate fundraising, sponsorship and events

• Major donor and high-value supporter engagement

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and grow strong relationships with existing donors and corporate sponsors

• Deliver two donor acquisition campaigns and associated fundraising events

• Develop new, innovative fundraising initiatives, particularly in the peer-to-peer and corporate space

• Identify and secure new high-value corporate and individual supporters

• Work collaboratively to position Lifeline as the mental health charity of choice across Aotearoa

• Ensure fundraising activity aligns with Lifeline’s values, brand and strategic direction

About you

You are an experienced fundraiser who thrives on building meaningful relationships and creating impactful fundraising campaigns. You will bring:

• Proven experience in fundraising, ideally across multiple income streams

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience working with corporate sponsors and high-value donors

• Creativity, initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects

• A genuine commitment to Lifeline’s mission and to improving mental health outcomes in Aotearoa

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• A full NZ drivers licence

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

• Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes

• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family

• Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme

• A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN

• Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service

• Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary

• Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

Contact Recruitment@psn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

To check out our Careers page, please copy and paste https://careers.psn.org.nz/ into your browser to learn more about us and working here, including other exciting opportunities with us.

E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!