City Investment Senior Advisor

Overview

This role sits within our Community Partnerships, Funding and Events team. They are a passionate team of “doers” who are all about connection - they connect people to create awesome projects, events and outcomes for our community; and they connect funding opportunities.

This role is a springboard for a fundraising rising star, driving strategic revenue generation for high-impact community projects. You'll help shape a dynamic fundraising strategy, engage with a diverse range of major donors, business partners, and public-private investors. With a donor-centric approach, you'll apply your stewardship skills building lasting relationships that turn bold ideas into the reality of shaping our city, together.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing; Business Management; Fundraising or similar
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising with proven track records
• Effective prospecting and relationship management skills
• Demonstrate highly effective oral and written skills including presentations, marketing and promotion collateral and impactful funding proposals for significant projects.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge (Or similar CRM)
• An innovative, strategic and “can do” attitude
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise, monitor, and deliver projects on schedule
• A high level of comfort working with and being accountable for financial targets and deadlines.

Salary and benefits

Circa $100K dependent on skills and experience.

How to apply

Application details

Applications close on the : 08 / 10 / 2025

Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Additional information

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship withKiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa. All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process. If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met. This role is being sourced directly. If / where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies.

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