Grants Officer
$60,000 – $65,000 | Wellington Central
Our client, a community-focused not for profit, is seeking a Grants Officer to join their existing team of five based at the Kaiwharawhara end of Thorndon.
This organisation processes grants which are used for a variety of charitable and community centric purposes. The team of six have all been in their roles for a notable period of time and would offer a wealth of experience and support while you are learning the role. They are a dedicated team, who enjoy working for an organisation making a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
You will be managing the full lifecycle of grant applications from logging the application all the way through to making recommendations of approval.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:
Ensuring applications meet all initial criteria and guidelines
Checking all corresponding paperwork for accuracy
Investigating and assessing quotations
Providing email and phone advice and support to applicants
Undertake checks on awarded grant spend
Making informed recommendations to approving committees
We will be looking for someone with the following characteristics:
Eagle eye for detail and able to manage several applications at once
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
An interest in sports and community activities
Able to collect evidence and make informed decisions against set guidelines
Good team player and able to fit in with a well established team
Please note that due to the increased number of applications being received for our vacancies, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.
Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Adam Jackson
Principal Recruitment Advisor
Apply attaching your CV with a covering letter outlining your availability and experience, using the reference ADJ7036.