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Do work that matters, with people who share the vision. Explore current opportunities to join the Bible Society team.
Why Us
Purpose You Can Feel
At Bible Society New Zealand your everyday work helps place the Bible into waiting hands. It is meaningful, mission-driven, and shared with a warm and committed team.
We offer flexible working, genuine development and a culture shaped by faith, service and generosity.
Current Vacancies
Open Roles
Supporter Engagement, Marketing and Fundraising Manager
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Supporter Engagement, Marketing and Fundraising Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future of BSNZ’s mission impact.
About the role:
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of BSNZ’s fundraising, supporter engagement, marketing, and communications activity.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team, strengthen supporter and donor relationships, grow and diversify income streams, and enhance BSNZ’s brand presence and public profile. Your work will directly support the sustainability and reach of Bible mission in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
This is a role for a strategic thinker who can also lead delivery, bring people together, and translate vision into action.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing supporter engagement, marketing, and fundraising team
- Develop and deliver integrated fundraising, engagement, and marketing strategies aligned to BSNZ’s mission and strategic direction
- Strengthen donor and supporter journeys, with a focus on care, stewardship, retention, and long-term engagement
- Drive fundraising performance across appeals, campaigns, membership, and donor programmes
- Leverage digital platforms, analytics, and CRM systems to improve engagement, acquisition, and campaign effectiveness
- Lead the promotion of BSNZ’s domestic and international mission programmes
- Partner with retail leadership to connect customers with mission and support sales promotion initiatives
- Build strong internal and external relationships, including churches, media, suppliers, and key stakeholders
- Use data, evaluation, and insights to continuously improve performance and impact
About you:
You are a confident, collaborative leader with a strong strategic mindset and a passion for purpose-driven work. You will bring:
- Senior-level experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, marketing, or communications, ideally within a not-for-profit or mission-led organisation
- Proven success developing and delivering strategies that achieve income growth and engagement outcomes
- Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including donors, partners, and media
- Confidence working with digital platforms, analytics, and CRM systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge or similar)
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high-level, strategic perspective
- Alignment with BSNZ’s Christian mission, values, and ethos
Why Join BSNZ?:
- Strategic leadership role with real influence and impact
- Work for a trusted Christian charity with a strong national and global reputation
- Supportive, values-led organisational culture
- Meaningful work that contributes to positive change
- Competitive salary with a generous range of benefits
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) position based at our head office in Wiri, Auckland. Applicants must be living in New Zealand and legally entitled to work here.
HOW TO APPLY:
To request a position description and apply, please contact Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Content and Social Media Coordinator
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) position based at our head office in Wiri, Auckland.
We’re looking for a creative, digitally savvy Content and Social Media Coordinator to help bring our online presence to life. This role sits within the Supporter Engagement and Mission Services team and plays a key part in growing our digital community, strengthening supporter relationships, and supporting both mission and retail outcomes.
What You Will Do:
You’ll be the voice and visual storyteller behind our social and email communications, creating engaging content that connects people to our mission and inspires action.
You will:
- Create engaging social content (posts, stories, reels, video)
- Deliver and support digital and social media strategy
- Build and grow online communities
- Be a confident on-camera brand representative
- Plan and send targeted email campaigns
- Manage paid digital advertising campaigns
- Track, analyse, and report on performance
- Stay across digital trends and tools
- Maintain digital platforms (including Google Business profiles)
- Monitor online engagement and manage risk and reputation
About you:
You are a creative communicator who is comfortable both behind the screen and in front of the camera. You enjoy storytelling, understand what makes audiences engage, and are confident working across multiple digital platforms.
You will also bring:
- Experience in social media content creation and digital marketing
- Strong writing and visual content skill
- Confidence producing and editing short-form video content
- Understanding of email marketing and audience segmentation
- Confidence using analytics to improve results
- Awareness of social media platforms, trends, and best practice
- Strong understanding of online safety and privacy
- Confidence representing an organisation online in an authentic way
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about purpose-driven work
- A collaborative, proactive team player
- Comfortable being a visible digital “face” of an organisation
- Respectful of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Treaty partnership
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Why join us?
You’ll join a purpose-led organisation where your creativity directly contributes to mission impact, supporter engagement, and retail growth – shaping digital storytelling where purpose and creativity meet.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you’re ready to use your digital skills to help make the Bible accessible and meaningful to more people, we’d love to hear from you!
To request a position description and submit your application, please contact Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
Please note: Only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered. We are unable to support visa applications.
Permanent Part-time Sales Assistant Position – Lower Hutt
Manna Christian Stores, New Zealand’s leading provider of Bibles and Christian resources, is committed to supporting the faith journey of individuals and communities through our range of Bibles, Christian books, digital resources, and gifts. With eight physical stores, a thriving online presence, and business-to-business services, we are proud to be part of Bible Society New Zealand, the country’s largest and longest-serving Bible mission organisation.
We are looking for a passionate and customer-focused Sales Assistant to join our Lower Hutt team on a permanent part-time basis. In this role, you will help customers find the right resources from our extensive range of Bibles, books, digital media, and gifts, providing excellent service with a heart for our mission.
The successful applicant will be required to work each Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm (5.5 hours per week). Additional casual hours may be offered from time to time, depending on store needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting customers with their purchases, offering helpful and informed advice
- Ensuring the store is well-presented and stocked
- Operating the point-of-sale system
- Working collaboratively with a supportive, faith-driven team
What we’re looking for
- A genuine passion for Christian books and resources, with a strong understanding of our customer base.
- A friendly, approachable attitude with a genuine love for helping others.
- Previous retail experience, with a focus on customer service.
- Reliability and dependability – someone we can count on to show up for work and contribute positively to the team.
Why Join Us?
At Manna, you’ll be part of a team that makes a meaningful difference, equipping Christians with the tools to grow in their faith and service. Additional training will be provided, but what’s most important is your enthusiasm for our mission and willingness to serve our customers with care. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
HOW TO APPLY:
Please request a Job Description and Position Application Questionnaire by emailing Jeanine at biblesociety.people@biblesociety.org.nz
Please note: To be considered for this position, you must currently reside in New Zealand and have the legal right to work here.