Careers

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (previously New Zealand AIDS Foundation) has been at the forefront of HIV prevention in Aotearoa for nearly 40 years.

With the same passion as those who have come before us, we’re continuing to work hard to prevent HIV transmission, reduce stigma, and maximise the wellbeing of those most affected. Through our community engagement, behaviour-change marketing campaigns, testing, and therapeutic support services, we reach people across the country.

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and driven team that is committed to biculturalism and is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or age.

Below are our current vacancies: 

Individual Giving Specialist

Permanent, Full-time, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi tēnā koutou katoa. Tēnā koutou i tēnei kaupapa whakahirahira, te whai kaimahi hou ki Burnett Foundation Aotearoa. Tēnā koutou katoa.

We’re looking for a creative, data-driven fundraiser to take our individual giving program to the next level. We have an ambitious growth plan, and we’re ready to invest the budget, resources, and support needed to make it happen.

In this key role, you’ll develop compelling fundraising campaigns, enhance donor journeys, and drive income growth—ensuring we can continue delivering vital services to the Rainbow and Takatāpui community.

One day, you’ll be crafting a powerful tax appeal, the next, you’ll be deep in data insights, testing the best way to grow our monthly giving program. You’ll work across digital, telemarketing, and face-to-face fundraising, constantly looking for ways to improve donor retention and lifetime value. You’ll have the freedom to test, learn, and grow—because we’re serious about scaling our impact.

This is a unique chance to apply your fundraising expertise in an organisation committed to making a difference. You’ll be responsible for delivering engaging fundraising campaigns, optimising supporter journeys, and using data insights to drive donor engagement and retention.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We’re looking for an amazing human who can demonstrate a commitment to deliver this mahi, alongside:

• Has a proven track record of delivering multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including F2F, Telemarketing email, and digital.
• Loves data-driven decision-making and is excited to test, optimise, and iterate.
• Is a strategic thinker, always looking for ways to improve donor acquisition and retention.
• Is proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once.
• Has strong storytelling and copy writing skills and can craft compelling fundraising appeals.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years experience in Individual Giving, Direct Marketing, or Digital Fundraising.
• Experience working with fundraising CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or equivalent) and email marketing platforms.
• Knowledge of donor segmentation, supporter journeys, and conversion optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills to track and improve fundraising performance.
• Understanding of HIV, sexual health issues, and specific health issues facing rainbow and takatāpui communities in Aotearoa New Zealand is a plus.
• Lived experience in one or more of our priority populations (men who have sex with men, people living with HIV, Māori, people from high HIV prevalence countries).

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

There are many benefits to this role, including:

• One week of additional paid employer holidays on top of the minimum four weeks annual leave and public holidays.
• A flexible working policy supporting your unique work-life balance needs, including potential for part-time remote work.
• Competitive starting salary of $79,000 with progression up to $94,000.
• Reimbursement for public transport fares and contribution to the purchase of a bike or micro-mobility device.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A fun, safe, empowering, and sex-positive work culture.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

We encourage applications from Takatāpui, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, Māori, trans and non-binary folks, and/or people from high HIV prevalence countries (our priority populations). We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

For any questions, please contact Francesca Seedhouse at [email protected]

Applications close Friday 19 March 2025.

Nothing here? This means we currently have all the wonderful people we need to tackle HIV stigma, promote prevention tools and advocate for the rights and well-being of people living with and affected by HIV. Check back regularly to find your next opportunity to be a part of our amazing team.