General Manager Nelson Tasman Pou Whirinaki

About us

The Cancer Society is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission “To Improve Community Well-being by Reducing the Incidence and Impact of Cancer.” We achieve this through fundraising to fund cancer research, health promotion, advocacy, and support for those affected by cancer and their whanau/families.

People are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to reducing the incidence and impact of cancer for all New Zealanders.

About the role

The General Manager/Pou Whirinaki is responsible for leading the Nelson Tasman Centre and overseeing its services, fundraising, and community engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires someone who can drive fundraising and events, manage a small but dedicated team, and build strong relationships within the Nelson Tasman community.

This fixed term position has come about to allow our incumbent General Manager/Pou Whirinaki to take a leave of absence to support her family overseas. If the fixed-term duration will extend, it will be advised ahead of time.

Key focus areas include:

• Leading fundraising and event strategy, ensuring sustainable revenue streams to support services.
• Developing strategic plans, and budgets to ensure the continued, sustainable operation of the Nelson Tasman Centres and its services.
• Overseeing the delivery of support services and programmes tailored to the specific needs of the Nelson Tasman region.
• Taking a holistic approach to establishing and leading successful partnerships with Māori through a te ao Māori lens to further the Society’s service plan for Māori and Equity Charter
• Managing, supporting, and developing a small team while working closely with volunteers across all areas of the Centre’s work.
• Developing and implementing a full range of services, programmes and activities within the local community, recognising the specific needs and requirements of the Nelson Tasman region.
• Overseeing financial management, including payroll, payments, and reporting.
• Representing the Centre at Nelson Tasman Executive Board committee meetings.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and driven leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in fundraising, health, community engagement, or cancer support and will be able to juggle multiple responsibilities with ease.

To be successful in this role you will need:

· Proven leadership qualities including flexibility, maturity of judgement and the ability to make sound decisions, including being competent to achieve results over a range of projects and activities.

· A strong equity focus, including knowledge of Te reo Māori or a desire to learn, and a working knowledge of community and voluntary activities and services.

· Relevant professional qualification(s).

· A strong interest in fundraising, events, and health promotion.

· Sound financial management skills.

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to empathise and engage with a diverse range of people including cancer patients and their whānau, donors, volunteers and a range of stakeholders.

· A valid, full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.

We can offer you:

A supportive work environment with a valued commitment to employee wellbeing including: -

· Comprehensive sick leave and wellbeing policy.

· 4 days additional well-being leave per year, plus an annual wellbeing allowance

· Professional development opportunities

If you would like the opportunity to be part of an organisation making a real difference in people’s lives every day, then we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and a cover letter directly to Patrick Smith, HR Consultant at patrick@pshr.co.nz and telling us what makes you perfect for this role.

For a full job description and any questions regarding the role please contact Patrick on 021 220 2923.

Applications close 5pm on Friday 15 August 2025 - apply today!