Development Lead – Aorangi Restoration Trust – South Wairarapa

Aorangi Restoration Trust is looking for their “Development Lead”

12-month contract – South Wairarapa-based – make a real difference!

The Aorangi Restoration Trust is a small, committed conservation trust working to restore the 20,000-hectare Aorangi Forest Park, alongside the Wairarapa Moana wetlands and adjacent coastlines. Working with GWRC, DOC and local Iwi our work spans predator control, native restoration, wildlife protection, community engagement, and advocacy for one of the southern North Island’s most important natural landscapes.

We are seeking an Aorangi Development Lead to help take our impact to the next level.

About the role

Reporting to the Trust Board, this hands‑on role brings together fundraising, partnerships, fieldwork, coordination, and storytelling. You will:

• Get to know the Aorangi landscape in fine detail
• Lead fundraising and funder relationship development (grants, donors,...