Community Funding & Contracts Advisor

• Support our community to thrive though managing grants and contracts
• Unique opportunity to make a positive impact in our community
• Bring your skills and expertise to make a difference in this fixed-term role

About the role

We're seeking a talented Community Funding & Contracts Advisor to join our dynamic Connected Communities team at Hutt City Council. This full-time, fixed-term position (until December 2026) is based at Pelorus Trust Sports House, Hutt Park. You'll work closely with local community groups and stakeholders, enabling greater access to funding and resources while making a meaningful impact in our community.

What you’ll do

• Manage Funds and Grants: Administer Council community funds and grants by assessing applications, managing contracts, maintaining the funding database, reconciling budgets, preparing reports, and evaluating the effectiveness of funded initiatives.
• Community engagement: Provide advice and support to applicants, understand community needs, promote funding opportunities, lead funding forums, and facilitate training for community groups and committees.
• Build partnerships: Collaborate with community groups and stakeholders to enhance access to funding streams, develop reporting and evaluation measures, and strengthen internal capability around community funding.

About you

We’re looking for a proactive, results-driven and adaptable individual with:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven expertise in relationship and stakeholder management
• Solid experience in finance, administration, or contract management, ideally within a local or central government setting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• A customer-focused mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

What we offer

• Flexible working (work from home up to 2 days per week)
• 3% Kiwisaver on top of salary
• Discounted health insurance
• Free entry to all our pools and discounted gym membership….and more

About Us

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive - Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.

It's never been a better time to join the team at Hutt City Council. We’re committed to ensuring Te Awakairangi, our place, thrives – and we need exceptional people to help us achieve this.

Join Us Today!

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re committed to providing a working environment that embraces, values and reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Tūhono mai. Come join us!

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 11 January 2026

Due to the holiday period, there may be delays with communicating with candidates. We apologise for any inconvenience. We will look to review applications as they come in, and may progress with interviews before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time. We also note this may require us to continue the process in the new year.