10/09/2026
We're hiring!
The Pohlen Foundation Trust raises funds to provide financial assistance for capital expenditure and equipment at Pohlen Hospital, helping ensure our local hospital can continue to provide great healthcare for the Matamata community.
We are looking for a community-minded, organised and enthusiastic person who has a genuine love for Matamata to join us as our new Fundraising Administrator.
This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. Working closely with the Foundation Trustees, you will provide day-to-day administration support while also helping to coordinate fundraising events, sponsorships, grant applications and other opportunities to raise funds for Pohlen Hospital.
What you’ll be doing
• Overseeing the day-to-day administration of the Foundation, including correspondence, maintaining our supporters database, taking meeting minutes and general administration
• Helping organise and coordinate fundraising events and activities
• Invoicing, reconciliations and other basic accounting tasks using Xero
• Preparing and submitting grant applications
• Keeping the Foundation website and social media up to date
• Helping with whatever else is needed to keep the Foundation running smoothly
About you
We’re looking for someone who is organised, practical and enjoys getting things done. You’ll be comfortable working on your own, managing your time and making sure deadlines are met, while also enjoying working with a wide range of people.
You will ideally have:
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good computer skills and confidence learning new systems
• A basic understanding of finances and accounts
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
• The ability to work independently and use your initiative
• A positive, can-do attitude – someone who is happy to pitch in and help wherever needed
• Experience with Xero would be a real advantage
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who cares about our community and wants to make a difference.
The role
This is a part-time position of approximately 12 hours per week on average, with some flexibility required around fundraising events and activities.
The hours will generally be flexible, however there will be some after-hours and weekend work required from time to time. There will also be approximately 2–3 Fridays per year when you will need to work due to Foundation events, along with the occasional Saturday.
If you’re an organised, people-focused person who enjoys variety, is happy to take the initiative and would love the opportunity to contribute to the Matamata community, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
