Gift Governance Officer

Advancement
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Gift Governance Officer? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Do you want to play a critical role in the growth of the fundraising program here at the University of Canterbury? If so, this role may be perfect for you!

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Gift Governance Officer to assist with the fundraising program here at University of Canterbury. In this role you will provide expert advice in gift governance, strategic support and guidance to key stakeholders and business partners within the organisation. You will also help establish the foundation for best-practice philanthropic gift acceptance, management, governance, and implementation. By doing so you will ensure that philanthropic funds are used in accordance with donor intent. You will also take on the responsibility for leading the implementation of a robust and comprehensive gift and fund management framework, enabling the smooth flow of philanthropic gifts, and providing a solid foundation for UC to substantially increase its fundraising efforts for years to come.

Mōu | Who You Are
To enhance your chances of success in your application, possessing financial and accounting skills will prove beneficial. A robust background in developing and implementing business processes and procedures is essential. Moreover, this role requires a high-level of detail and proficiency in all aspects of its work, the ability to plan and prioritise work, work to deadlines, and work autonomously within a team environment will be crucial. Familiarity with donor relationship management systems will certainly be advantageous as well as demonstrated gift administration experience. Additionally, strong relationship management skills will be key, as you will be working with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels, whilst simultaneously handling confidential information with discretion.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
This exciting role sits within University of Canterbury's Advancement team, which comprises Development (fundraising), Alumni Relations, and Advancement Services.  From its earliest beginnings in 1873, philanthropic support and the generosity of donors and supporters has played a major part in making UC the respected institution it is today. UC Advancement is dedicated to continuing that tradition. You will work with a growing team of passionate colleagues committed to making a difference for our students and our community.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

 

The closing date for this position is: 6 March 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.

Job Details

Reference #	19328
Posted on	20 Feb 2024
Closes on	06 Mar 2024 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Administration, Finance, Project Management
Job level(s)	Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
More details (document)	PD - Gift Governance Officer Jan 2024.pdf
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