Community Partnerships Coordinator
- Community Partnerships Coordinator
- Presbyterian Support Otago
- Permanent | Part-time | Dunedin
Help strengthen community connections that make a real difference across Otago.
Presbyterian Support Otago is looking for a warm, organised relationship-builder to help grow and sustain the community connections that support our work across Otago.
This part-time role sits within our Development & Engagement team and supports donor stewardship, community partnerships, fundraising activity, and supporter engagement.
About the Role
As our Community Partnerships Coordinator, you will help to build, maintain, and grow meaningful relationships with donors, supporters, volunteers, churches, schools, businesses, and community groups.
You will play an important role in donor stewardship, fundraising activities, supporter communications, accurate CRM management, and coordination of engagement opportunities that connect the community with PSO’s mission and services.
Hours: This is a permanent part-time position working 20 hours per week. Some evening, weekend, and local travel may be required to support events and community activities.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, supporters, volunteers, churches, schools, businesses, and community groups.
- Support donor stewardship, including acknowledgements, communications, updates, and impact reporting.
- Maintain accurate supporter and stakeholder records in PSO’s CRM system.
- Assist with fundraising campaigns, appeals, events, and community engagement activities.
- Coordinate practical arrangements for donor and supporter engagement opportunities.
- Support the Development & Engagement team with administration, reporting, and communications.
- Represent PSO professionally and warmly in interactions with supporters and community stakeholders.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be someone who:
- Enjoys building genuine relationships with a diverse range of people.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrates initiative and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Is confident using databases, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, community engagement, events, administration, customer engagement, relationship management, or the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
- Joining a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives
- Working with a team of passionate people
- Personal growth and career development opportunities
- Discounts with local businesses
Why join PSO?
Presbyterian Support Otago is a long‑established charitable trust and one of the South Island’s leading providers of aged care, retirement living, and community-based social services. With more than 600 staff and 500 volunteers, we’re committed to living our values of integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha in everything we do.
Apply Now
If this sounds like you, click Apply Now to take the next step.
For more information, contact Ruth Wilson, Development & Engagement Manager, on 03 477 7115.
If you experience any difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
