Fundraising Administrator - Central Districts Te Rangi Āniwaniwa

Bring ideas to life. Build campaigns that matter!

We’re looking for an organised, creative and digitally minded Fundraising Administrator to join our Revenue Generation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves turning ideas into action – designing engaging digital campaigns, supporting community fundraisers, and helping great causes reach more people.

If you get excited by Canva designs, clever campaigns, well-organised data, and seeing your work directly contribute to real community impact, this role could be for you.

About the Role

As our Fundraising Administrator, you’ll play a key role in delivering both digital fundraising campaigns and supporting community-based events. You’ll be the go-to support person for Event Coordinators who are running physical fundraising events across their local communities, while also delivering our digital fundraising activity.

You’ll work closely with the wider revenue team to ensure our supporters have a smooth, engaging and inspiring experience—whether they’re donating online, attending an event, or hearing from us on social media.

What You’ll Be Doing

Digital Fundraising & Campaigns

• Implementing and support digital fundraising campaigns across email, social media and online platforms
• Create engaging content using tools like Canva
• Help test, refine and optimise campaigns to improve reach and revenue

Donor & Database Management

• Oversee and maintain the donor database with accuracy and care
• Support donor stewardship through timely communication, follow-up and reporting
• Analyse campaign and donor data to produce clear insghts and reports

Event & Team Support

• Provide administrative and practical support to the Event team delivering community-based events
• Assist with event promotion, registrations, follow-ups and reporting
• Be a reliable point of contact who keeps things moving behind the scenes

Communication & Engagement

• Use social media and digital tools to engage supporters and community fundraisers
• Ensure every supporter has an outstanding experience with our organisation

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need decades of experience—but you do need enthusiasm, curiosity, and confidence with technology!

You’ll likely bring:

• Strong computer skills and confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with Canva or similar design tools
• Comfort working with databases, systems and digital platforms
• An interest in digital marketing, fundraising, or campaign work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine customer-service mindset

You’ll thrive if you are:

• Organised, detail-focused and great at following things through
• Comfortable juggling digital work alongside support for in-person events
• Confident building rapport with a wide range of people
• Curious, proactive and keen to learn new tools or approaches
• Able to work to deadlines and adapt when things get busy
• Respectful, culturally aware, and enjoy working as part of a team

Other Requirements

• Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Why Join Us?

• See your work directly contribute to meaningful community impact
• Build hands-on skills in digital fundraising and campaign delivery
• Work alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do
• Bring your creativity and ideas—this is a role where initiative is welcomed

The Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by incorporating the principals of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.  We offer excellent work-life balance, flexible hours, professional development opportunities and are family orientated.  You’ll be joining a dedicated and collaborative team where initiative is applauded.

The role is located in our Palmerston North office and is a permanent part-time position of 30 hours per week.

To Apply

Download our application form below.  Send your cover letter, CV and completed application form to: recruitment@cancercd.org.nz

NB: Applications which do not include ALL THREE documents will not be considered.

Applications close 5.30pm Friday, 22 May 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.