Development Manager - Fundraising

This position seeks a Development Manager to fundraise for the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences by connecting donors with world-leading research and health initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing a major gift prospect portfolio, building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners, and developing tailored engagement strategies. Essential qualifications include proven success in major gift fundraising and excellent relationship-building and commercial acumen.

• Managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, trusts, foundations and corporate partners, developing strategies to secure significant philanthropic support
• Building strong relationships with donors, faculty leadership, researchers and University stakeholders to identify and advance funding opportunities
• Developing donor engagement plans, proposals and stewardship activities that foster long-term relationships and investment
• Working alongside the Dean and senior leaders to prioritise prospects and align fundraising activity with faculty priorities
• Supporting the development and implementation of faculty fundraising strategies, plans and performance measures
• Collaborating with colleagues across Alumni Relations and Development to deliver coordinated donor engagement and fundraising initiatives
• This is a permanent, full-time position ( 37.5 hours per week). The salary range for this role is $118,000 to $128,000 , negotiable depending on skills and experience.

• You are an experienced fundraiser or relationship manager with a track record of building meaningful, long-term relationships that lead to significant financial investment.
• You are comfortable engaging with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic trusts, foundations and senior corporate stakeholders, and understand how to move relationships from initial engagement through to successful solicitation and stewardship.
• You are naturally curious and enjoy understanding people's motivations, interests and aspirations.
• You know how to develop trust, identify alignment between donor interests and organisational priorities, and create compelling opportunities for support.
• Equally comfortable working independently and collaboratively, you thrive in a relationship-driven environment where success comes from strategic engagement, persistence and excellent stakeholder management.

• The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.
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• Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, guided by a commitment to excellence and service to our communities. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff, we support a diverse community of over 47,000 students.
• Guided by our values , we work collaboratively to advance knowledge, foster equity and inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to New Zealand’s social, cultural, and economic well-being.
• We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range of staff benefits , including:
• Competitive salary and five weeks of annual leave
• five weeks of annual leave
• Discounted public Transport for permanent and long-term fixed term staff
• Discounted public Transport
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver , matching up to 6.75%
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and flexible hours
• Leading, and inclusive parental leave provisions
• Career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including discounted insurance , memberships , and on‑site amenities