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For over three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand (RMHC New Zealand) has provided a ‘home-away-from-home’ for Kiwi families when their child is hospitalised. Through our House and Family Room programmes, we provide free accommodation and practical support, allowing whānau to focus on what matters most: each other.

This newly created executive role is a rare opportunity to shape RMHC New Zealand’s revenue strategy, strengthening and diversifying the income and supporter relationships that sustain our mahi. As the needs of the families and communities we serve continue to evolve, this role will help ensure we have the revenue capability and relationships needed to support more whānau across Aotearoa into the future.

About the role | Mō te tūranga

As Chief Fundraising and Engagement Officer, you will lead an organisation-wide revenue and engagement strategy that supports RMHC New Zealand’s mission, growth ambitions and future direction.  Reporting to the CEO and partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team and leaders across the motu, you will bring together fundraising, partnerships, marketing, communications and supporter engagement to strengthen revenue growth and long-term financial sustainability.

With direct accountability for growing and diversifying our funding base, you will deepen supporter relationships, identify new opportunities and build the systems, partnerships and organisational capability required to deliver.

This is a strategic executive leadership position in a national organisation undergoing evolution, and success will require a leader who is equally comfortable setting direction, building influential relationships and working hands-on to drive delivery.

Key focus areas:

• Developing and implementing a clear, long-term revenue and engagement strategy that supports RMHC New Zealand’s mission, growth ambitions and financial sustainability.
• Growing and diversifying revenue through partnerships, philanthropy, individual giving, community fundraising, events, trusts and grants.
• Strengthening supporter acquisition, engagement and retention through a clear audience strategy and exceptional supporter experience.
• Building a connected, high-performing Revenue and Engagement function that aligns fundraising, partnerships, marketing, communications and brand around shared growth priorities.
• Building and maintaining influential relationships with major donors, partners, funders and key stakeholders, including the strategic partnership with McDonald's New Zealand.
• Leveraging data, insights and performance measures to inform decision-making, improve effectiveness and drive revenue growth.
• Leading and developing a high-performing Revenue and Engagement team, while contributing as a trusted member of the Executive Leadership Team and advising the CEO and Board on revenue performance, opportunities and risks.

About you | Mōu

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced senior leader who brings strategic leadership, commercial acumen, exceptional relationship-building capability and the ability to translate ambition into sustainable growth.

Key requirements:        

• Proven executive or senior leadership experience, with a track record of growing and diversifying revenue.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing growth strategies across fundraising, partnerships, marketing, audience engagement, commercial growth or related disciplines.
• Strong strategic, commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities, navigate complexity and translate strategy and engagement into sustained revenue growth.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams, driving capability uplift and leading through organisational change.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage effectively with Boards, executive leaders, donors, partners and other senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative, values-led leadership style and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment. Experience in the not-for-profit sector is advantageous but not essential.
• A practical understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a genuine commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive leadership will be important in this role.

Why this role? | He aha tēnei tūranga?

This is a meaningful opportunity for a senior leader with significant revenue growth, fundraising, partnerships or commercial experience who is passionate about making a difference and motivated by purpose, values and practical impact. You will have the opportunity to build something enduring: a stronger, more diverse revenue foundation that enables RMHC New Zealand to be there for whānau when they need us most.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono

Applications close at 9.00am Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

For a confidential kōrero or to request a copy of the position description, please contact Moana Temel at Niche Recruitment:
E: moana.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz
M: 021 499 902

Applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand and be currently residing in New Zealand.

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