Grants Assessor | Matatuhi Putea – New Plymouth
Be part of meaningful change in Taranaki. This role supports Māori organisations and local groups to bring their aspirations to life through funding, partnership and trusted relationships.
What can we offer you?
Competitive salary package
Health insurance, birthday leave and a wellness allowance
A meaningful part-time role supporting initiatives that make a real difference in our rohe
A modern, well-equipped workspace with strong links to community networks and partner organisations
The chance to work in an organisation grounded in kaupapa Māori relationships and regional partnership
Additional wellbeing support such as EAP and access to wider community initiatives
About Toi Foundation
Kia toka ia nei te ara whakakaha i te hapori, kia toitū te whenua, kia toitū te tāngata, kia toitū te maunga.
Toi Foundation is a philanthropic organisation committed to supporting long term wellbeing and prosperity across Taranaki. Through funding, partnerships and strong community relationships, we help grow resilience, opportunity and equity for whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. Our mahi is grounded in collaboration, trusted relationships and a shared commitment to build a thriving, inclusive and equitable Taranaki.
Our core values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. They guide our decisions, shape our relationships, and reflect our commitment to Taranaki and its people:
Collaborative - Together we are stronger. Relationships are authentic, enduring and based on trust.
Focused - Targeted philanthropic efforts on areas of greatest need. Deliberate in our actions.
Integrity - Open and trustworthy. Value differences and knowledge within the community.
Innovative - Pursue the new. Grow from success and learn from failure.
About the role: Come as you! | Nau mai
This relationship led role plays a key part in our granting operations, with a strong focus on engaging with Māori communities, iwi and hapū. You will assess funding applications, build trusted relationships, provide early guidance to applicants, and support clear, accessible accountability and reporting. You will be active in the community, meeting organisations kanohi ki te kanohi, facilitating workshops and making the funding process feel transparent and achievable.
What you will be doing:
Providing warm, professional support to applicants, with a strong focus on Māori and Iwi engagement.
Researching, assessing and preparing clear recommendations for grant applications aligned with Toi Foundation's Strategic Framework.
Managing grant documentation, database accuracy, pledged funding conditions and accountability reporting.
Building and maintaining trusted relationships with community groups, including those new or returning to the Foundation.
Leading practical workshops and community visits to support organisations with applications, Fluxx use and reporting requirements.
Contributing to organisational reporting, planning, policy development and cross-team collaboration.
This part-time role (0.5 FTE) with room for the position to grow over time.
About You
You bring sound judgement, a calm presence and a respectful approach to relationship building. You value community, enjoy working alongside diverse groups, and are confident engaging with Māori organisations, iwi, hapū, whānau and marae.
The ideal Grants Assessor:
Knowledge of Māori tikanga and confidence working in ways that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
It is desirable, though not essential, that you are confident in both oral and written te reo Māori.
Experience working with community groups, including Māori organisations.
Strength in building and maintaining trusted, effective relationships.
Good analytical capability across projects, budgets, funding and reporting.
Confident IT capability across Outlook, Word, Excel and database or online systems.
Proven reporting and communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to stay organised, adapt quickly and manage competing priorities.
A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team.
A full, clean driver licence.
An interest in our kaupapa and a genuine connection to the Taranaki community.
A relevant tertiary qualification is beneficial but not essential.
Toi Foundation plays a unique role in shaping the future of Taranaki. You'll join a purpose-driven organisation working alongside people who care deeply about our region and its future. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful, long-term community outcomes.
If this feels like the right next step in your journey, we would welcome your application. Please apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our Recruitment Partner on 0800 HR FOR U for a confidential kōrero.
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