Graphic Designer

About us | He kōrero mō mātou

Northern Rescue is a charitable organisation with a singular purpose: delivering early, safe, optimal patient care to those who need it most.

As the owner and operator of the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopter services, we provide critical emergency air ambulance, rescue, and medical transport services across Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, our crews respond when every second counts, supporting communities from remote coastlines and rural locations to major urban centres.

Our patient is at the centre of everything we do, and through a combination of aviation excellence, clinical expertise, and community support, we deliver life-saving services to more than 1.8 million people across the Northern Region.

As a community-supported charitable organisation, we are seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to help bring our brand, mission, and impact stories to life. This is an opportunity to use your creativity and design expertise to strengthen engagement with supporters, donors, partners, and communities whose generosity helps sustain our lifesaving service.

The opportunity | Ngā whakaritenga o te mahi

We are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality visual communications across Northern Rescue's fundraising, marketing, communications, and community engagement activities.

Reporting to the Head of Brand & Marketing, this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring our visual identity is compelling, consistent, and effective across every touchpoint.

This role goes beyond creating attractive designs. You will use visual storytelling to communicate Northern Rescue's impact, inspire supporter engagement, strengthen brand awareness, and support fundraising growth. From campaign creative and digital content to publications, reports, events, and donor communications, your work will help connect communities with one of New Zealand's most trusted rescue organisations.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external creative partners to deliver innovative, audience-focused design solutions that elevate the Northern Rescue brand.

What you'll do

• Create engaging visual assets across digital, print, social media, fundraising campaigns, reports, events, and community engagement initiatives
• Develop creative concepts and visual storytelling that communicate Northern Rescue's mission, impact, and supporter value proposition
• Ensure consistent application of Northern Rescue's brand identity across all channels and materials
• Design campaign collateral, advertising, publications, signage, web assets, presentations, infographics, and promotional materials
• Prepare and deliver artwork for print and digital production while maintaining exceptional quality standards
• Manage and maintain design assets, templates, image libraries, and brand resources
• Collaborate with fundraising, marketing, communications, and external partners to deliver projects on time and to a high standard
• Contribute creative ideas that enhance supporter engagement, fundraising outcomes, and community awareness

About you | He kōrero mōu

You are a creative, detail-oriented designer who combines strong visual storytelling skills with a collaborative approach and a passion for purpose-led work.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a graphic design role, ideally with 5+ years' professional experience
• A strong portfolio showcasing excellence across digital and print design
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• A solid understanding of branding, visual identity, and creative best practice
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Confidence taking projects from concept through to completion
• A proactive mindset, curiosity, and enthusiasm for exploring new creative tools and technologies

Experience in the charitable or purpose-led sector, along with skills in video production, motion graphics, or digital content creation, would be advantageous.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of New Zealand's most respected and trusted emergency rescue organisations. You'll join a purpose-driven team where creativity, collaboration, innovation, and community impact are highly valued.

Your work will directly support the sustainability and growth of lifesaving aeromedical and rescue services, helping Northern Rescue engage supporters, strengthen fundraising outcomes, and increase awareness of the critical services we provide across Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau.

Every design you create will help tell stories that save lives.

You must be eligible to currently work in New Zealand or hold NZ Permanent Residency or Citizenship.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence and will be processed as received, so don't wait until the closing date to apply.

If you have any questions or would like a copy of the position description, please contact [email protected]

Applications close at the close of business onFriday 4 September 2026.