Careers

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (previously New Zealand AIDS Foundation) has been at the forefront of HIV prevention in Aotearoa for nearly 40 years.

With the same passion as those who have come before us, we’re continuing to work hard to prevent HIV transmission, reduce stigma, and maximise the wellbeing of those most affected. Through our community engagement, behaviour-change marketing campaigns, testing, and therapeutic support services, we reach people across the country.

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and driven team that is committed to biculturalism and is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or age.

Below are our current vacancies: 

Peer-to-peer and Events Specialist

Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

This job is likely the most wonderful career-advancing step you could imagine – working with drag queens and kings to lead one of the largest fundraising challenges in Aotearoa, Sweat with Pride. You don’t need to be part of the rainbow community for this gig, you just need to be an experienced peer-to-peer fundraiser looking to make your career that little bit more fabulous.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We’re looking for a passionate human to lead on our peer-to-peer and event fundraising. Sweat with Pride is one of the largest peer-to-peer event’s in Aotearoa, already raising over $2.5m, we’re targeting our first $1m year (something to add to your CV). You’ll also help us concept, plan, and launch new trial online fundraising events, as well as play a key role in supporting making the annual Big Gay Out festival in Auckland a huge success.

We’re a close-knit fundraising whānau, so you’ll be exposed to all facets of the fundraising world here – individual giving, partnerships, philanthropy, and grants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver our peer-to-peer and event income streams with support of the Fundraising Manager, fundraising team, and external agencies,
• Develop comprehensive digital journeys that maximise the engagement and value of participants,
• Foster new, and nurture existing relationships with participants, including workplaces and schools,
• Show love to our fundraisers through genuine relationship management,
• Support the sponsorship and partnership programme.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll be a creative human who can demonstrate a commitment to deliver this mahi. We are looking for someone who has:

• 3 + years’ experience planning and delivering digital or physical peer-to-peer fundraising events,
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and manage multiple P2P events simultaneously, ensuring all elements are coordinated efficiently,
• Digital fundraising expertise, with familiarity with digital acquisition and engagement strategies and confidence using social media and creating digital content to engage participants,
• Copywriting skills to craft compelling engagement journeys, develop persuasive content for websites, social media, and email campaigns, and align messaging with our overall fundraising goals,
• Relationship management skills, to act as the primary contact for participants and organisations, you’ll excel in building and maintaining relationships, providing excellent support, and fostering long-term engagement.
• A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, and an ability to translate this into your mahi.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

There are many, many benefits to this role, including but not limited to:

• One week of additional paid employer holidays on top of the minimum four weeks annual leave and public holidays,
• A flexible working policy that helps support your unique work-life balance needs. This could include working from home for a portion of your week,
• Attractive starting salary of $79,062, with progression to $94,121,
• Reimbursement of public transport fares and contribution to the purchase of a bike or micro mobility device (e-bike, scooter, etc.),
• Reimbursement for home office equipment of up to $800,
• Get to make a real difference in our community,
• Professional development opportunities,
• A fun, safe, empowering and sex-positive work culture, with an endless supply of condoms.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

We encourage applications from Takatāpui, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, Māori, trans and non-binary folks, and/or people from high HIV prevalence countries (our priority populations).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Please get in touch with Francesca at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Applications close 9am Monday 14 October 2024

Nothing here? This means we currently have all the wonderful people we need to tackle HIV stigma, promote prevention tools and advocate for the rights and well-being of people living with and affected by HIV. Check back regularly to find your next opportunity to be a part of our amazing team.