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Join a mission that Helps Transform lives around the world!
At Bible Society New Zealand our mission is to help make the Bible accessible to everyone and encourage interaction with it. Bring your skills and passion into a work that makes a difference in other people’s lives through the Bible.
Please see below for our current opportunities.
Supporter Engagement, Marketing and Fundraising Manager
- Strategic leadership in a respected and long-serving Christian charity
- Drive supporter engagement, grow funding streams, and expand brand presence
- Purpose-driven role with real mission impact in a supportive team environment
About the role:
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you’ll be the driving force behind the development and implementation of the fundraising, engagement, and marketing strategies that helps bring Bible Society New Zealand’s (BSNZ) mission to life and grow our impact in Aotearoa and around the world.
Your work will strengthen fundraising efforts, inspire deeper supporter engagement, diversify funding streams, and amplify our brand presence in the community. Leading our existing Fundraising and Engagement function, you’ll work with a skilled, multidisciplinary team, building on their strengths, and exploring new opportunities for even greater impact.
As part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you’ll collaborate with dedicated senior leaders, champion new ways of working, drive improvement and enhance the way we work, and help take BSNZ’s impact to the next level.
This is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours) position based in Wiri, Auckland. BSNZ offers a competitive salary plus great benefits including phone, laptop, full cover life insurance, paid birthday leave, free parking and flu vaccination, paid EAP, professional development opportunities, and generous discounts at Manna Christian Stores.
What You Will Do:
- Lead, empower and develop the team and ensure they are well supported to succeed in their roles and deliver outcomes
- Shape, develop and rollout the annual fundraising, engagement, and marketing strategies and activities
- Reimagine and deliver a bespoke supporter and donor journey focused on exceptional care, stewardship, and long-term engagement
- Leverage digital tools to boost donor engagement, acquisition, retention, and lifetime value, while attracting a diverse new donor base
- Lead the delivery of our annual mission programmes and calendars
- Design innovative strategies to connect our retail customer to our mission, inspiring them to be part of our story
- Amplify our digital brand presence through effective and impactful campaigns
- Evaluate campaigns and appeals to improve future performance for greater impact
- Build strong relationships across the organisation, including affiliated churches and retail stores –to champion and support their fundraising and sales promotion efforts
- Promote effective use of the fundraising database and analytics to deliver tailor donor experiences, targeted campaigns, and produce quality reports.
What we are looking for:
- Proven senior level experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, communications, or marketing within a not-for-profit environment
- A strategic, future-focused mindset with a track record of delivering successful strategies and plans
- Experience in leading, developing and coaching teams
- Proven success in achieving goals, meeting fundraising targets, and delivering on deadlines
- Experience in successfully delivering campaigns and programmes
- Excellent relationship-building skills, able to connect with a diverse range of people and work effectively across teams
- Empathy for the mission and values of the Bible Society, with an understanding of or alignment to a Christian ethos
- Confidence with technology, including MS Office, Google analytics, digital marketing tools, and social media platforms
- Experience with fundraising CRM databases (i.e. Raiser’s Edge)
Why Join BSNZ?:
Established in 1846, and part of a global movement, Bible Society New Zealand (BSNZ) is a Christian charity and not-for-profit organisation. In partnership with over 150 Bible Societies worldwide, our mission is to help make the Bible accessible to everyone and encourage interaction with it.
We translate and distribute the Bible, create digital formats, advocate for its place in society, and help people connect with its message in their everyday lives. We believe that when people engage with the Bible, lives can change–for good.
HOW TO APPLY:
Attention your CV and a cover letter to Ngan Nguyen at McLaren Recruitment by Sunday 19 October 2025. A position description is available on their website at mclaren.co.nz or call them on 04 499 1069.
Once applications have closed, McLaren Recruitment will commence the shortlisting process, which can take up to two weeks. They will be in touch with you regarding your application during this time.
View the position description here.
Supporter Engagement Coordinator
- Join a respected and long-serving Christian charity
- Connect with donors, share stories, and inspire supporter engagement
- Purpose-driven role with real mission impact in a supportive team environment
About the role:
Reporting to the Supporter Engagement, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating supporter engagement and enhancing the supporter experience. This includes coordinating effective supporter care and engagement initiatives, providing exceptional customer service, nurturing relationships, guiding supporters through an engaging donor journey, and inspiring deeper connection and involvement to strengthen fundraising efforts and outcomes.
As a key member of the Supporter Engagement and Mission Services team at Bible Society New Zealand (BSNZ), you’ll collaborate closely with the team to provide high-level administration and support to the fundraising and supporter care functions, helping enhance supporter engagement and elevate BSNZ’s overall impact.
This is a permanent full-time (37.5 hours) position based in Wiri, Auckland.
What You Will Do:
- Support the team in executing the donor engagement strategy, plans, activities, and campaigns
- Manage the supporter email inbox and web forms, responding to enquiries courteously and promptly
- Provide high-level inbound/outbound customer service via phone to support donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, and reactivation
- Proactively engage supporters to acknowledge milestones, special occasions, and present opportunities
- Collaborate with the Fundraising Specialist to coordinate and deliver donor engagement and fundraising campaigns.
- Work with the Digital Communications Specialist to draft and coordinate fundraising content for digital and social media platforms
- Monitor campaign and fundraising performance using data and analytics
- Provide logistical support for supporter events as required
- Contribute to the redesign of BSNZ’s supporter engagement practices and standards.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in administration, sales/customer service, fundraising, donor/supporter care or member services
- Experience in not-for-profit or member/customer-focused environments would be highly advantageous
- Strong interpersonal skills with commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Excellent relationship building skills, ability to connect with a diverse range of people
- Display high level of emotional intelligence, critical thinking and initiative
- Organised with good prioritisation and time management skills
- A motivated self-starter who works well autonomously and as part of a team
- Possesses a friendly, positive, warm and helpful disposition
- Ability and willingness to learn and contribute positively to a team environment
- Empathy for the mission and values of the Bible Society, with an understanding of or alignment to a Christian ethos
- Confidence with technology, including MS Office, CRM databases (i.e. Raiser’s Edge), Google analytics, digital marketing tools, and social media platforms
Why Join BSNZ?:
Established in 1846, and part of a global movement, Bible Society New Zealand (BSNZ) is a Christian charity and not-for-profit organisation. In partnership with over 150 Bible Societies worldwide, our mission is to help make the Bible accessible to everyone and encourage interaction with it. We translate and distribute the Bible, create digital formats, advocate for its place in society, and help people connect with its message in their everyday lives. We believe that when people engage with the Bible, lives can change–for good.
HOW TO APPLY:
Attention your CV and a cover letter to Ngan Nguyen at McLaren Recruitment by Wednesday 22 October 2025. A position description is available on their website at mclaren.co.nz or call them on 04 499 1069.
Once applications have closed, McLaren Recruitment will commence the shortlisting process, which can take up to two weeks. They will be in touch with you regarding your application during this time.
View the position description here.
Finance Assistant
Use your finance skills with purpose and join us as Finance Assistant and help enable Bible mission in New Zealand and across the world.
Bible Society New Zealand Group (Bible Society and Manna Christian Stores) is one of New Zealand’s oldest charities, passionately committed to making the Bible accessible and fostering meaningful engagement with it. Through our mission programmes, retail and wholesale operations, and the faithful support of donors, we contribute to Bible projects in New Zealand and around the world. Our values drive everything we do, from valuing each other to pursuing excellence.
We now have an excellent opportunity for a skilled and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team. This role supports the day-to-day financial operations of BSNZ Group, ensuring transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant. The Finance Assistant plays a key role in administering payments, receivables, donations, and reconciliations, while also supporting reporting, audits, and process improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have an accounting diploma or equivalent experience (Accounting Technician membership with CAANZ is desirable).
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting practices, reconciliations, and financial procedures.
- Be proficient in data analysis and interpreting financial information.
- Understand Tier 2 financial reporting requirements (desirable).
- Be organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.
- Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Enjoy working as part of a team, while being adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Be aligned with BSNZ’s Christian ethos, mission, and values.
In return, we offer:
- A vital role in a respected Christian organisation with over 179 years of mission service.
- Meaningful work that supports Bible mission, retail, and fundraising initiatives.
- A supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
- Free on-site parking at our South Auckland offices.
- Birthday leave to enjoy your special day!
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) salaried position based at Bible Society’s head office in Wiri, Auckland. Please note that this is an office-based position, and remote work is not available.
To be considered, applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and be legally entitled to work here. As we are not an accredited employer, we are unable to support any form of work or residence visa applications.
To request a position description and to apply, contact Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t delay!
