Funding Coordinator

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Funding Coordinator to join our Community Funding Services team in the new year. This role is all about making sure community providers have the support they need to access funding and deliver great outcomes for Tauranga.

What you’ll do

• Be the first point of contact for community groups applying for funding.
• Guide applicants through the funding process and provide excellent customer service.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of grants and funding, including reporting and monitoring.
• Follow up with project teams to make sure reporting requirements are met on time.
• Help prepare funding applications and keep accurate records.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To thrive in this role you will bring

• A tertiary qualification in business, administration, or similar – or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident working with different teams and comfortable managing up when needed.
• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with fundraising applications and monitoring reports.

Experience working with funding agencies or philanthropic organisations would be a bonus.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Sachiko Williams at Sachiko.williams@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Sunday 23rd November

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Funding Coordinator