Grant Writer

HELP! We need a Grant Writer!

HELP Auckland is a free specialist support service for survivors of sexual abuse. We provide 24/7 crisis support, therapy, court support, and prevention education. Our vision is for a society free from sexual violence and our fundraising team helps make that possible.

The Role

We are looking for a thoughtful, detail-oriented Grant Writer to join our Fundraising Team. This is a great opportunity to combine your exceptional writing skills with meaningful work that supports survivors of sexual harm across Tāmaki Makaurau.

As our Grants Writer, you will play a key role in securing vital community funding through the development of compelling funding applications, funding proposals, and ensuring funding outcomes are accurately tracked and reported.

A talented wordsmith, you are able to bring together storytelling, strategy, attention to detail as well as an ability to communicate the impact of HELP’s services, engage donors and community support to strengthen the funding and partnerships that enable us to provide life-changing support to survivors when they need it most.

As an ideal candidate, you understand that limited resources are a part of life in charities and not-for-profit and so your experience thriving in these resource-conscious environments has given you a creative mindset to be able to maximise impact. Your ability to demonstrate success as a Grants Writer in these sectors, will give you an advantage and set you up for success in this role.

You’ll be part of a small but mighty, dedicated team with big goals, strong values, and a shared commitment to making a difference in a supportive environment, plenty of collaboration, snacks and laughs!

We are looking for someone who

• Has 2+ years of experience in grant writing or fundraising.
• Has experience working in the not-for-profit or charities sector.
• Write high-quality grant applications and reports that reflect HELP’s kaupapa and impact.
• Able to liaise with various teams to gather the right data and evidence.
• Track deadlines and funding allocations across HELP’s services.
• Research new grant opportunities and help shape our strategy to increase funding success.
• Build strong relationships with funders through great communication and accountability.

We provide:

• A continuous learning and development environment to enhance your skillset.
• Ongoing training and professional Development
• Central Auckland location
• A strong, supportive, and friendly close-knit team.
• Regular access to organisational supervision and support.
• Close-down over the Christmas and New Year period.

Sound like you?

We’d love to hear from you. Applications close on 15th October 2026, or sooner if we find the right person.

If this sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you!

***To request a Job Description, email [email protected]. Please do not send applications to this email address.