Senior Development Manager

Senior Development Manager x 2
New Zealand
Manawatu – Palmerston
(with potential to work from Wellington or Auckland for the right candidate)

As a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of research Massey’s point of difference is research that is connected to community and industry. Their researchers are developing expertise and skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together across disciplines and locations, they solve national and global problems through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while culturally and artistically enriching our world.

The Massey University Foundation is Massey’s own charitable trust responsible for fundraising and stewarding donations on behalf of Massey University, currently focusing on the “For a Better World” Campaign with a goal of building Massey’s endowment fund to $100 million by December 2027, to mark its 100th anniversary. The funds will be used to strengthen Massey’s academic offering in key subject areas and to provide much needed scholarship. The campaign is calling on alumni, staff, friends and supporters to invest in three initiatives to help Massey to prepare for the next century and impact on major global challenges.

The team is well on track to securing their target however there is so much more potential. As such, the Foundation is seeking two additional Senior Development Managers who will work closely with the Director of Development to ensure the Foundation’s success, offering a fantastic opportunity for a philanthropic leader with significant principal gift experience to join a highly motivated team.

You will be someone who brings demonstrated experience of planning and implementing fundraising initiatives, as well as identifying, soliciting, and cultivating high level relationships with external supporters, preferably in the health or education sectors.

The salary for this role is Professional Grade 8 NZ$96,565-$129,699. This is a full-time role.

To learn more about this great opportunity to become a member of the Massey University Foundation team, including potential visa sponsorship, please contact Julie Baker, Senior Consultant, Australia Office at Richmond Associates on +61 (0)2 8218 2185, or at info@richmond-associates.com. Further information, including the job description, is available here: https://richmond-associates.com/job/muf-senior-development-managers/

Applications close: TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2025