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Grants Coordinator

Diabetes New Zealand is seeking an experienced Grants Coordinator with a solid understanding and experience in the health-related not-for-profit sector. You will be able to demonstrate that you have outstanding attention to detail and have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. In addition, you must be flexible and able to adapt easily. A great sense of humour is essential to thriving in this organisation.

Due to the nature of the role working alongside the finance team, this position will be located in the Diabetes New Zealand National Office, Wellington.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

This role is your chance to be part of an ongoing growing organisation. It’s an exciting time for Diabetes New Zealand, as we are implementing a new sustainable fundraising model by building our current fundraising streams for the future expansion of the organisation to fulfil the 2023 – 2030 Strategic Plan | Maher Rautaki.

We're seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated Grants Coordinator who will work closely in conjunction with the Funding and Philanthropy Manager on all aspects of grant funding to ensure that all aspects of grant management are in compliance with regulatory, funding, and policy requirements. This will include some of the following:

grant budget preparations, annual grants plan, grant submissions and accountability reporting.
maintaining a transparent, robust grants database tracking and recording grant applications.
exploring new grant funders opportunities to reach annual grants targets.
writing and collating supporting documents to submit successful grant applications.
liaising with funders on application processes.
developing, edit and submit accountability documentation to funders.
Along with assisting the Finance team with all grant finance activity.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector is advantageous, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the role of a Grants Coordinator. Along with:

Excellent relationship building and networking skills.
Strong financial management skills.
Strong grant fundraising skills.
Has experience with preparing and submitting successful funding applications.
Has knowledge of charitable trusts, gaming trusts and local/national government grant opportunities.
Strong competency and skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications, especially excel and word.
Excellent communication aptitude, including written, verbal and listening skills.
Highly effective reporting skills.
Is self-motivated and able to work in a small team, and to work independently.
Is well organised with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated respect and understanding for diverse cultural backgrounds.
In addition, you must be flexible and able to adapt easily. A great sense of humour is essential to thriving in this organisation.

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou?

A rewarding opportunity to contribute to the only national organisation dedicated to supporting individuals living with or affected by diabetes.

Continuous mentoring, training, and personal as well as professional development opportunities.

A dynamic and committed fundraising team led by supportive and accessible management.

About us | Mō mātou

Diabetes New Zealand is a Charitable Trust that represents and supports people with diabetes. Our Mission | Tō mātou whakatakanga mō Aotearoa whānui, is to ‘ensure every person living in Aotearoa New Zealand with diabetes or at risk of diabetes has equitable access to affordable, quality diabetes care and education’.

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Submit an online application. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any questions about the application process, please email Jo Chapman, Head of Business Development, Jo@diabetes.org.nz

Diabetes New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Position Description

This is a part-time role of 15 hours per week, based in our National Office in Wellington, with flexibility on daily hours.

Applicants need to be a New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency.

Applications close 16th January 2026.

Ideally the successful person will be available to start in February 2026

Please supply a cover letter and CV.

Please note we will commence interviewing with applicants of interest as such the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Communications Coordinator

Are you seeking a new opportunity in the New Year? One that includes supporting a large, engaged digital community? We are seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator to join the Diabetes NZ National Office team in Wellington.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

This role is your chance to be part of an ongoing growing organisation. The Communications Coordinator role includes.

· having responsibility for the day-to-day management of our current social media channels to continue to grow our reach and support.

· Leading social media best practice,

· identifying opportunities for increasing participation

· creating engaging content to grow engagement extending to social media best practice for our younger members of the diabetes community.

This role is also responsible for ‘Kaha’s Connect’, our eDM specifically designed to reach our Live Brave Mana Ora – youth community.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

An appropriate, relevant tertiary qualification in marketing/communications or other digital media subject. Previous hands-on experience in a social media, fundraising, communications, marketing or digital role (ideally within the charity sector).

You will have experience managing a social media audience, including employing best practice in digital engagement. You will also bring skills in developing and executing multi-channel digital campaigns.

Your digital skills will demonstrate a track-record of creating engaging content for different audiences and platforms, including video/reels production and editing. Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and experience using Canva.

You will be able to prioritise your work in a busy and dynamic environment where timelines may chance and new developments in the health sector may impact your work. You must have excellent time management skills and be comfortable working to tight deadlines.

You will have an exceptional eye for detail, an accurate and clear writing style and be willing to support with communications, marketing and fundraising projects as they emerge – always looking for ways to share our work innovatively.

Strong interpersonal communication and relationship skills with an exceptional ability to display empathy and support.

Demonstrated respect and understanding for diverse cultural backgrounds.

In addition, you must be flexible and able to adapt easily. A great sense of humour is essential to thriving in this organisation.