Advancement Co-ordinator

The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (AAGTOT) is the largest art museum in New Zealand, with a collection numbering over 18,000 works by New Zealand and international artists, and an annual visitation of approximately 540,000.
As a centre for excellence in exhibition-making, research, publishing, education, conservation, public programming and community outreach, the AAGTOT is a creative catalyst for art and ideas, offering transformational experiences that strengthen and enrich our communities.

Reporting to the Head of Advancement & Business Development, this role is the operational backbone of the team, providing essential administration, communications, data management, grant management and event support across fundraising, donor relations, corporate partnerships, grants, membership and events.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with fundraising or arts sector experience who enjoys writing and  working behind the scenes to support meaningful relationships, high-quality donor stewardship and the long-term sustainability of a leading cultural institution.
This is a full time, permanent role and the person should availability to work some evenings and occasional weekends for exhibition openings and events.
To read the full job description please click here: Advancement Co-ordinator

He kōrero mōu: About you
- You will be an organised and detail-focused professional with strong writing skills, sound judgement and a genuine interest in the arts and Gallery sector.
- You will be confident working with sensitive information, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable supporting a team that works across fundraising, donor engagement, events and partnerships.

Ideally you will also have:

- Experience in a fundraising, advancement, donor relations, partnerships or related role.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly, warmly and professionally for different audiences.
- Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM/database platform
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with EDM, email marketing or invitation management platforms
- Financial literacy sufficient to support monthly reconciliation and work effectively with Finance

You will also be able to (or be willing to learn) to pronounce and use basic te reo Māori in emails, meetings and conversations, and understand and value the use of tikanga where appropriate.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
- We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Māori, Pacific peoples, the rainbow community, and people with disabilities or neurodiverse experiences.
- This role is Band E with a salary indication of between $69k – 75k per annum,  based on your skillset and experience.
- Along with this, we have flexible working arrangements aligned to event delivery which can be discussed further if you are invited to interview.

For further information on Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, please visit our website: http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/

Tono mo te mahi/To Apply:

- Please provide a bespoke cover letter

- No need to add your roles in the non-mandatory fields if your CV is up to date

- You need to have the right to work in NZ already. We are unable to support visa applications for this role

- Applications close at 11.59pm Friday 15th May 2026

If you have further questions after reading the advert and position description please email gina.seward@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz