Senior Advisor Community Funding and Grants - Ref:548
Full-Time – Fixed Term (12 months)
About the role
Join us in empowering our community!
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in our community through community funding and partnerships? We’re seeking a forward-thinking and experienced individual to take a lead role in shaping the future of our grant funding initiatives.
This is a 12-month fixed term employment to undertake a review of funding distributed to the community via the Customer and Community Group. The review will include engaging with relevant community organisations and Council teams to provide staged recommendations across the year. Success wlll include improved effectiveness and efficiencies in our grant processes improved impact for community funding.
If you're ready to influence positive change and help build resilient and well-supported community, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a 12-month fixed term employment to undertake a review of funding distributed to the community via the Customer and Community Group. The review will include engaging with relevant community organisations and Council teams to provide staged recommendations across the year. Success will include improved effectiveness and efficiencies in our grant processes improved impact for community funding.
If you're ready to influence positive change and help build resilient and well-supported community, we’d love to hear from you!
Skills and Experience
-
10+ years relevant experience in community grants roles grants administration, strategic advice, impact and evaluation, or equivalent.
-
Demonstrated experience providing strategic grants advice.
-
Experience working with the community and social sector and philanthropic funders.
-
Experience undertaking reviews would be beneficial.
-
Demonstrated use of a specialist grants platform.
-
Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and willingness to and capability for working with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
-
Grant writing and proposal development experience.
-
Effective communication skills both written and verbal and the demonstrated ability to lead, influence and negotiate grant management effectively.
-
High level analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
-
An inclusive work style and ability to work supportively and collaboratively with a high level of energy, enthusiasm and initiative.
-
Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work in order to meet deadlines.
-
Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with project management processes and procedures.
-
Relevant experience with financial management.
-
Demonstrated competence and familiarity with Information Technology and the ability to learn new systems and processes.
-
Holder of a current and valid NZ Drivers’ licence.
For more information, please read the Job Description. [PDF 232 KB]
About us
Beautiful beaches and a short journey to or from Wellington make the Kāpiti Coast a great place to live and work. Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who makes a positive difference in the community we serve. To find out more about our vision and direction click on here.
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Emma Haxton, Team Leader Connected Communities on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.
How to apply
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening, criminal history, police vetting, and credit checks. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
*Before you apply, please ensure that you have the following documentation ready: your cover letter, CV, a copy of your work visa (if applicable) and Drivers Licence.
Closing 12.00pm on Friday, 25 July 2025.