Join our team and HELP make a difference

A powerful way to support the survivors of sexual abuse – and to protect others – is to join our team as a staff member or volunteer.

HELP jobs

HELP is a great place to contribute as a worker or volunteer.  We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of survivors and get to walk with people as they heal. 

Our values base extends to the ways that we run the organisation, with an inclusive culture and a firm belief in consultative, shared decision-making.

Get more information on opportunities to volunteer at HELP Auckland here.

  • Mount Eden, Auckland (Hybrid)
  • Full time
  • $91,000 – $100,000 per year

About HELP  

HELP (Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation) was established in 1982 and is an independent “for purpose” organisation which provides a range of quality services to adults, young people, children, and families who are impacted by sexual harm. We are a values-driven organisation, which is reflected in the ways that the organisation is run, with a strong and inclusive team culture. 

The Role  

You are a strategic storyteller with a passion for making a difference to our survivors’ lives!  

We are looking for a dynamic Fundraising & Communications Manager to lead our efforts in building meaningful relationships, driving donor engagement, and amplifying our mission across multiple platforms to reach the organisation’s fundraising targets. You will support public relations communications and marketing both within the agency as well as in the community.

In this full-time 40-hour per week role, you will also manage and develop our fundraising staff and volunteers, as well as provide support to the Executive Director and other Senior Managers on fundraising matters.  will also oversee the running of the DBT programme at HELP as well as the management of the ACC Sensitive Claims Contract and Contractors (Service Providers & Named Service Providers).

Key aspects of the role:   

Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement short and long-term fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director. Plan and execute fundraising campaigns with compelling written communications and social media engagement and promotion, using multiple social media platforms as well as fundraising platforms like Keela, Raisely, and Grassrootz. 

Fundraising Events: Deliver strategic fundraising events (e.g. HELP & Soul), managing logistics, budgets, volunteers, and sponsorships. Coordinate all aspects of fundraising events—from venue hire and entertainment to catering, promotional material, auctions, ticketing, and volunteer management. Strategy & Planning.  

Website, Social Media & Community Engagement: Represent HELP Auckland at external events, managing stalls and volunteers to raise awareness and support. Lead social marketing campaigns to support survivors and drive social change. Co-develop and implement external and internal communications strategies. Oversee updates to the HELP website, and manage all Raisely fundraising sites. 

Donor Relationships & Communications: Oversee all EDMs (including quarterly internal and external newsletters), as well as direct mail campaigns to acquire and retain donors. Engage donors via phone to foster relationships, encourage monthly giving, and discuss bequest opportunities. Overseeing CRM data integrity, donor tagging, and automated email journeys to enhance engagement. 

Reporting: Co-develop and implement external and internal communications strategies & prepare fundraising reports for the Finance Manager and Executive Director on a regular basis.

 The successful candidate will have: 

  • Experience in fundraising, communications, or event management—ideally in the nonprofit sector. 
  • Experience leading a fundraising team.  
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.  
  • Confidence using CRM systems (Keela experience a plus).  
  • A warm, proactive approach to donor and volunteer engagement. 
  • Good documentation skills.  
  • Strong time management skills.   

We offer:

  • 5 weeks Annual leave.  
  • Close down over the Christmas & New Year period. 
  • Supervision & support.  
  • A commitment to ongoing professional development.  
  • The opportunity to work with a skilled team in a stimulating, rewarding environment. 
  • The chance to make a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of people a year.  

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented communities. 

Apply through SEEK only.
Here is the link: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/88531636?ref=cm-ui.
If you would like to request a Job Description, please email recruitment@helpauckland.org.nz.  
(Please do not send applications to this email address)

  • Mount Eden, Auckland
  • Part time
  • $60,996 – $83,245 per year (pro rata)

Are you a Registered Mental Health Professional interested in making a difference in the lives of adults impacted by sexual harm?   

About HELP  

Since 1982, HELP Auckland has been standing alongside survivors of sexual violence by providing a range of services – including free counselling, and support to adults, children and their whānau.  

Our vision is of a society where relationships are built on cooperation and respect. Guided by this, our purpose is to support and empower survivors in their healing from the effects of sexual abuse and assault, and to work towards the prevention of such harm in our communities. At HELP, you’ll be part of an organisation with a proud history, a strong commitment to social change, and a team deeply dedicated to making a difference every day.

The Role

We are looking for a therapist to join our friendly and supportive all-woman team to help us in our mission to support and empower women in their healing from the effects of sexual violence. We provide supervision, flexible working hours, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Our service also runs a DBT program which you have the opportunity to be involved in. 

This is a part-time role (21.5 hours per week) – including Monday Team meetings. This role will operate between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday – Friday.  

What you need:   

  • Minimum Provisional Registration with an NZ Governing body/Association in Counselling, Psychology, or Psychotherapy. (NZAC, PBANZ, NZCCA)  
  • NZQA approved qualification relevant to your membership/registration.   
  • Registration with ACC Sensitive Claims or eligibility to apply for registration. 
  • Understand the dynamics of sexual violence and effects on survivors and their families. 
  • Be knowledgeable in theories of attachment and trauma. 
  • Experience providing trauma therapy will give you an edge but is not compulsory.  
  • Experience in writing reports to access third party funding. 
  • Experience with DBT informed work.  
  • Commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi  
  • Able to learn and adapt to new technology and databases readily.  

What we provide:   

  • Ongoing Training & Professional Development  
  • A strong, supportive, close-knit and highly skilled team  
  • Regular access to supervision and support.  
  • Contribution towards renewal of annual Practising license costs (FTE dependent) 
  • Be part of a values-led organisation and make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors and their families. 
  • Work in a central Auckland location, with easy access to transport.  
  • Close-down over the Christmas and New year period. 

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.  We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented communities. 

Apply through SEEK only.
Here is the link: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/88530397?ref=cm-ui.
If you would like to request a Job Description, please email recruitment@helpauckland.org.nz.  
(Please do not send applications to this email address)