Development and Engagement Officer

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Position Details: Fixed-Term for 2 years, Part-Time (30 hours per week) Term time only

Reports to: The Principal | Tumuaki

About the Role

Are you a strategic thinker, a creative marketer, and an exceptional relationship builder? Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora is seeking an enthusiastic Development and Engagement Officer to join our team.

This advancement role is pivotal to growing our strategic partnerships, building meaningful community engagement, and securing our school’s long-term sustainability. You will play a vital role in driving our marketing presence, managing key fundraising pipelines, and leading high-impact events—including the planning and coordination of our landmark 150th Anniversary Celebrations (2027–2028).

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing & Brand Storytelling: Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to strengthen our brand, digital presence, and storytelling across multiple platforms. Produce high-quality promotional materials, reports, and campaign assets.
• Event Leadership: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of major school events, with a primary focus on the upcoming 150th Anniversary celebrations.
• Stakeholder & Alumni Engagement: Foster authentic, long-term relationships with alumni, parents (PTA), iwi, community partners, and key stakeholders.
• Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships: Identify, secure, and manage funding streams—including sponsorships, grants, donations, and commercial opportunities.
• Values Alignment: Embed the core values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Aroha, and Rangatiratanga into all engagement initiatives and embrace a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications & Experience: A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience in marketing, advancement, or community engagement—is strongly preferred.
• Marketing & Communication Skills: Proven ability to create compelling marketing material, build a brand presence, and communicate persuasively across varied digital and printed media.
• Event & Project Management Expertise: Highly organised with a track record of delivering complex events and managing multiple priorities seamlessly.
• Relationship & Financial Acumen: Strong interpersonal skills to engage diverse audiences, coupled with sound financial literacy in budgeting, grant applications, and sponsorship pipelines.
• Cultural Responsiveness: A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice within Aotearoa New Zealand.

Why Join Us?

At Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora, we are dedicated to empowering young women to thrive. You will be joining a supportive, values-driven environment with functional working relationships across school leadership, staff, key stakeholders, and the wider community.

This position could offer flexible term-time working arrangements (usually 30 hours per week), though some additional evening and weekend work or work during the term break may be required occasionally, to support key events.

Please see the Position Description attached.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass all pre-employment checks such as Police Vetting and reference checking.

This position will commence as soon as possible for a 2-year period.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

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