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The National Party is a grouping of like-minded New Zealanders with similar values and political views who work to promote a National-led government. You’ll be joining the head office team that manages the Party’s day to day organisation and operation.  

The Communications and Fundraising Manager is a permanent role and unique opportunity to provide leadership and delivery in the following key areas:  

• Communications and marketing  
• Media and public relations
• Fundraising systems, processes and event coordination

Reporting into the CEO this role is responsible for driving all aspects of the National Party’s communications and engagement activities both internally and externally. This role is also responsible for supporting the development, execution and optimisation of the National Party’s fundraising programme.

We are looking for a candidate with a strategic outlook who is pragmatic, energetic and ready to hit the ground running in this exciting role.  You will proactively manage all aspects of the role while establishing and nurturing strong relationships with all stakeholders from staff and volunteers to MPs, supporters and suppliers.

• Several years’ experience in a communications-based role.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create a broad range of content to specified briefs and deadlines.
• Excellent relationship and networking skills.
• Project management experience.
• Strong administration and systems experience.
• Proactive, can-do attitude.
• Strong interest in politics and political organisation.

Location

National’s Head Office is in Wellington with offices in Auckland and Christchurch. The location of this role is flexible within these locations. Travel around New Zealand will be required from time to time.

This search is being managed by H2R on behalf of The National Party. To apply for this position please submit your CV and cover letter via our website www.h2r.co.nz, quoting reference number 936952.

For further information please contact Nikki Grebby on 04 4999471 or nikki.grebby@h2r.co.nz. All applications will be acknowledged by email. Applications close Sunday, 27 April at 5pm.