Head of BNZ Foundation

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Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us

Our role as Te Pēke o Aotearoa (BNZ) is to help navigate New Zealand towards a better future, this means working in an energising environment built around our customers to help our communities prosper. If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Reporting to the BNZ Foundation Board of Trustees and GM Corporate Affairs, this role leads the Foundation’s strategy, delivery, and governance to create meaningful, enduring impact for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We sat down with our GM Corporate Affairs, and he let us know the following about the role:

What are some of the key responsibilities the role will own?

• Lead the operational management of the BNZ Foundation, aligning the  strategic direction of the Foundation with the philanthropic guidelines set by the Foundation Trust

• Drive the implementation of grant programs and ensure effective development and oversight of a portfolio of projects, measurement of impact and outcomes, and reporting internally and externally

• Build trusted and respectful relationships with community partners and a diverse community of internal and external stakeholders and enhance the contribution of the BNZ Foundation to the philanthropic sector  through expertise and thought leadership

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

To be successful in this role, you will have 10 years + experience in corporate giving / philanthropy, strategy, leadership and program delivery.

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, develop and maintain relationships, both internally and externally. Your deep knowledge of the NZ philanthropic sector and understanding of charitable governance and grant making practices, theory of change and impact assessment will also be key. 

Other skills required include:

• Ability to create, manage and execute strategy

• Strong project management skills

• Strong financial acumen with a good understanding of financial investments, including impact investments.

• Subject matter expertise in sustainable development, community and societal issues and corporate giving / philanthropy

What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ?

The amazing staff benefits are a huge pull – flexible working, six weeks’ annual leave, free health and life insurance, and a generous parental leave package.

As a team and a business, we look after each other and we love to win.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.