Partnerships Specialist
❤️ About us
Improving the heart health of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand is at the heart of everything we do. Our team is proud to work with whānau and communities to make a lasting impact on the health of communities across the country.
We believe in growing our people as we grow our impact, offering opportunities to learn, upskill, and thrive. Throughout New Zealand, our 130-strong team is united in creating healthier futures together.
❤️ About the role
The Partnerships Specialist sits within our Philanthropy and Partnerships team, part of the wider Fundraising function.
As a Partnerships Specialist, you will help grow and strengthen the Heart Foundation’s partnership portfolio. You’ll build strong, lasting relationships with corporate partners, uncover new opportunities, and help bring our partnership vision to life.
This is a strategic, business development-focused role, ideal for someone who can step in with confidence, set direction, and identify opportunities across the organisation to drive long-term partnership growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and growing a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities
- Securing high-value partnerships aligned with the Heart Foundation’s strategy and values
- Growing and managing existing partnerships to maximise long-term value
- Managing and delivering on income targets, including forecasting and negotiating agreements
- Delivering income targets through forecasting and effective negotiation
- Contributing to partnership strategy and the overall value proposition
❤️ What you’ll bring
- At least five years’ experience in partnerships, sponsorship, or business development
- Proven success in securing and managing high-value partnerships
- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to shape direction and identify new opportunities
- Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Strong business and financial insight, including experience with budgeting and forecasting
- Highly developed communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail
- A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across teams
- Strong planning, organisation, and project management capability
❤️ What you’ll get in return
- A meaningful role
- A supportive and inclusive team
- Competitive salary + flexible work options
- Extra paid day off each year for Heart Foundation Day
- Five weeks’ annual leave (pro-rata) after two years
- Paid sick leave from day one
- Wellbeing platform + discounted health insurance
- Ongoing learning and training in areas like heart health, hauora, and cultural awareness
❤️ Join Us
Bring your skills, passion, and ideas — and help us improve the heart health of New Zealanders.
New Zealand residents and holders of valid work visas will only be considered.
To view the Job Description, please head to the Heart Foundation Careers website.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
