Fundraising Manager

About Us – Christchurch City Mission

The Christchurch City Mission (Te Whare Mīhana Ki Ōtautahi) helps anyone in need, no matter their situation. We work with people going through tough times—whether it’s because of job loss, housing issues, addiction, family problems, or financial stress. 

We respond to both immediate crises and long-term challenges. Our services aim to help people gain the confidence and skills to live independently and feel proud of themselves. We've seen lives change with our support and believe everyone deserves a second chance. 

What This Role Is About

As our Fundraising Manager, you’ll be at the heart of helping the Mission make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll lead our fundraising, marketing, and communications team, and will personally be responsible for  Gifts in Wills and High-Value donor relationships, helping to secure the long-term support we need to continue our vital work.

You’ll create meaningful connections with all supporters, develop innovative fundraising campaigns, and uncover new opportunities to grow our donor base, including new relationships with non-traditional donors. You will lead  a small, passionate team, and you will  work closely with the City Missioner to ensure every initiative aligns with our strategic goals and reflects the Mission’s values.

You will ensure that your staff maintain  an accurate and up-to-date donor database in association with our Fund Raiser One expert. Everything you do in this role will have a direct impact on vulnerable people in our community—helping them through immediate crises, supporting long-term change, and giving them hope for a brighter future.

This is a permanent full-time position, and is office based. This is a 40 hour a week role, and the days and hours of work are Monday to Friday, worked between 8am and 5pm.

About You - What You Bring

We are seeking someone with the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in fundraising, including Gifts in Wills and High-Value donor relationships


• Strong background in marketing and communications


• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Demonstrable use of Moves Management to identify, cultivate, and upgrade donors to high-value giving and Gifts in Wills


• Experience using CRM or donor databases and a strong focus on data accuracy


• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach


• Alignment with the Mission’s values and purpose

A tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, fundraising or a related discipline is desirable.

In return we can offer you a rewarding role within a fun and supportive team environment, where no two days will be the same!  We also offer a wellbeing allowance and a day off for your birthday, not to mention the personal satisfaction gained from working for an organisation that does such amazing work.

If you want to discuss the role further, please contact [email protected] 

NOTE: Applications close on 12 February and will be reviewed as they are received. For more information about the City Mission, please visit our website. 

At the Christchurch City Mission, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for the City Mission to apply for our vacant positions.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Note:  To be eligible to apply for this role you need to have a New Zealand or Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency or a valid Work Visa.