Strategic Partnerships Lead Adviser – Development, Philanthropy & Commercial
Strategic Partnerships Lead Adviser – Development, Philanthropy & Commercial | Kaitohutohu Matua Hononga Rautaki – Whakawhanaketanga, Atawhai Pūtea, Tauhokohoko hoki
Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation
Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa is the national arts development agency, working alongside artists, ringatoi, practitioners and arts organisations across the motu. The organisation is moving into the next phase of a significant change programme, with a new operating model designed to strengthen leadership, connection, investment and impact across the arts and ngā toi.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role
You'll help grow and diversify investment into the arts by developing strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and sustainable revenue streams that support CNZ's long-term priorities.
Working closely with colleagues and external partners, you will:
Mōu | About You
The successful candidate will bring:
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
Applications close midnight Sunday 8th November 2026
To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 027 285 1461 or Luke Spratt on 021 056 7035 for a confidential kōrero.
To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications.
We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space.
A place where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised.
Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!
- Grow investment and funding for the arts across Aotearoa
- Build high-value relationships with funders, donors, and sponsors
- Permanent role with flexibility to be based in Wellington or Auckland
Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation
Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa is the national arts development agency, working alongside artists, ringatoi, practitioners and arts organisations across the motu. The organisation is moving into the next phase of a significant change programme, with a new operating model designed to strengthen leadership, connection, investment and impact across the arts and ngā toi.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role
You'll help grow and diversify investment into the arts by developing strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and sustainable revenue streams that support CNZ's long-term priorities.
Working closely with colleagues and external partners, you will:
- Cultivate relationships with funders, donors, sponsors, and strategic partners
- Identify and progress philanthropic, sponsorship, and investment opportunities
- Develop compelling funding proposals and investment cases
- Manage funding pipelines and stewardship activities
- Provide specialist advice on fundraising and revenue growth initiatives
- Align investment opportunities with strategic priorities and impact outcomes
Mōu | About You
The successful candidate will bring:
- Experience in fundraising, philanthropy, sponsorship, or business development
- A track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, donors, or sponsors
- Experience developing successful funding applications and business cases
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
- Commercial acumen and an understanding of funding and investment models
- Established networks within philanthropy, funding, or sponsorship sectors
- Understanding of te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Ability to work effectively across diverse and creative communities
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
Applications close midnight Sunday 8th November 2026
To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 027 285 1461 or Luke Spratt on 021 056 7035 for a confidential kōrero.
To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications.
We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space.
A place where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised.
Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!