Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas
Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.
Job Description
Mō te tūranga | About the role
This full time and permanent role works closely with the Head of Development and wider team to drive and grow the Museum’s Trusts and Grants strategy.
The successful candidate will identify, cultivate, and steward long-term relationships with current and prospective Trusts and grant-making bodies, securing sustainable funding partnerships and increasing revenue to support the Museum’s strategic priorities.
You will develop compelling, evidence-based funding proposals, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and uphold the highest standards of compliance and accountability with funders.
Working collaboratively with Development, Finance, and Museum teams, you will help showcase the Museum’s impact and value to Auckland and our communities, driving growth in Trust and Grants income and supporting the Museum’s mission.
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
Demonstrate success in relationship management, particularly with high-level grant makers, family trusts, and other funding organisations.
Be an effective communicator with strong project management skills, understanding the Trusts and Grants landscape and strengthening internal and external relationships
Prepare and deliver precise, high-level committee and financial reporting to support strong governance and funder confidence.
Plan, develop, and manage the Museum’s Trusts and Grants portfolio; identify, engage, convert, and steward existing and prospective funding partners.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments across the Museum to maximise relationships and support engagement with Trusts and grant-making bodies.
Deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, and funder communications, ensuring robust financial monitoring and full compliance with funding obligations
Collaborate across Museum departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of funding projects and ensure their impact is communicated effectively to Trusts and grant-making bodies. This includes developing and delivering compelling content, in-person events, meetings, e-comms, and informing key external relationships.
Conduct regular network engagement opportunities with Trusts and grant-making bodies. Plan and organise cultivation and stewardship events for funders.
As part of managing Trusts and Grants, demonstrate fundraising or relationship management database CRM experience. Tessitura or Raisers Edge experience is helpful but not essential.
If you are a passionate fundraiser, have high energy with experience in trusts and grants, this is the role for you.
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Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Flexible work arrangements to enhance your work and home life.
Availability to purchase additional annual leave
An award-winning wellbeing programme including free membership with Boost app and Myeveryday wellbeing.
An active social club which is part of the fabric of Museum life
Life insurance from your first day and discounted Health Insurance
Free museum membership and other staff discounts
Discounted onsite parking
Accredited by Rainbow tick
Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!
Closing Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier than stated.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Maori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits such as flexible work and leave and an award-winning wellbeing programme.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
He Oranga Tangata ka ao
Enriching lives. Inspiring discoveries
