Events & Engagement Coordinator – Fixed Term

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

Events & Engagement Coordinator supporting Mental Health Foundation fundraising activities in Auckland. Coordinating community events, volunteers and supporter experiences during the October–December peak period.

Posted 8/16/2026contractAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSenior💰 NZ$60,000 - NZ$68,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising, volunteer coordination, and event planning, with a strong focus on supporter engagement and exceptional service delivery. Proficient in maintaining CRM records and fostering collaborative relationships across diverse communities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising ExperienceVolunteer CoordinationEvent CoordinationSalesforce ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

FundraisingEvent PlanningProject AdministrationCRM ManagementStewardship Tracking

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsRelationship BuildingCustomer-Focused ApproachCollaborative TeamworkCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

Volunteer EngagementCommunity FundraisingSupporter ServiceEvent AdministrationTe AoTe Reo Māori

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and steward fundraisers and volunteers throughout their fundraising journey
Coordinate engagement for community fundraising activities, including marathon events, Christmas gift wrapping and supporter-led initiatives
Respond to enquiries and provide excellent supporter service
Assist with event planning and delivery, including event administration, volunteer coordination and event-day support
Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting, including stewardship tracking
Work collaboratively across the fundraising team to deliver exceptional experiences for supporters, donors and volunteers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in fundraising, volunteer coordination, event coordination, project administration or a similar support role
Excellent communication skills and confidence building relationships by phone, email and in person
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience using Salesforce or another CRM system
Collaborative approach and willingness to support a team
Interest in working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Willingness to grow knowledge of Te Ao and Te Reo Māori
Customer-focused approach and passion for creating positive experiences
Experience or eagerness to expand skills in fundraising
Ability to meet occasional weekend and travel requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working: Mondays and Fridays from home
Half-day Fridays
Day off on your birthday
20 days sick leave
Opportunity to build strong networks
Competitive and equitable salary reviewed annually