Development Managers, seasoned fundraisers – this is your time to shine
We have multiple opportunities for philanthropists to join our proactive, future-focused team.
In this role, you will:
- Build relationships with senior faculty members and alumni.
- Contribute to ideas and the development of philanthropic projects.
- Identify, solicit and cultivate prospects.
- Steward existing donors to secure major donations.
- Engage effectively with individuals and organisations to gain credibility and match prospective donors and organisations.
- Work with the development team on agreed fundraising campaigns and targets.
About Massey University Foundation
We are a registered charitable trust that fundraises and administers gifts to the university.
We provide philanthropic funding for projects of strategic importance, including research, academic chairs, scholarships and infrastructure projects. This funding helps Massey achieve its goals and strengthens the university.
Our vision
The world faces enormous challenges. Climate change is bringing droughts, floods and food shortages. War and pandemics have impacted global economies and human health. Massey University is eager to contribute more leadership, skilled graduates, research and discovery to help solve these urgent challenges.
The “For a Better World” campaign has 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 scholarship. The campaign calls on alumni, staff, friends and supporters to invest in 3 initiatives to prepare Massey for solving major challenges in the next century.
Express your interest
If you want to help fundraise for the better of Massey and the world, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us for further information or to have a confidential discussion about your contribution to the team.
Current vacancies
We have full-time positions available and for both Development Managers and Senior Development Managers to join our team. Find out more and apply to work at Massey.
Senior Development Manager
We invite applications from seasoned fundraisers who understand the impact of philanthropy to join the team.
Benefits of working with us
- Professional and personal development opportunities are encouraged.
- Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme.
- Enjoy 5 university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave.
- Access to wonderful on-campus day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū campus.
- Flexible working environment and work life balance.
Hear from your future colleagues
“When the opportunity came up to work at Massey, I grabbed it with both hands. The Foundation plays an increasingly important role, it’s an entity that punches well above its weight in its impact! Fundraising encapsulates diplomacy and business skills – it's about engaging with people, listening and finding solutions that help them and Massey.”
– Mitch Murdoch, Director of Development
“When I fundraise for Massey, I’m helping to connect people with real opportunities from scholars to world-leading researchers. Our donors stand behind our students, staff, ideas and change. Join us, you’ll be the bridge that makes that happen!”
– Mari Booysen, Senior Development Manager
"Massey is a world leader in academic excellence, research, innovation and producing highly skilled graduates. The Massey University Foundation is striving for extraordinary results. We are fortunate to work with researchers who are the best in their field. Working with high achieving people, we have the opportunity to solve the big issues facing the world today."
– Natalie Manos, Development Manager
About Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
We are a global leader in research, working across disciplines to solve national and global challenges.
From inception to infinity, we draw inspiration from our name, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, in setting our pathway for the future.
We are not defined by what we do, but by how we do it.
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