Greenpeace Jobs
We have two jobs perfectly suited for fun loving people all over New Zealand who want to help save the world. If you've got what it takes you can join one of our on the street or door to door fundraising teams today!
- On the street
- Door to door
- Apply now
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The role of a Street Fundraiser is to explain Greenpeace campaigns to the public and inspire them to sign-up as financial supporters. We work in teams in shopping areas all over Aotearoa New Zealand.
Working with the Greenpeace fundraising team is your chance to really make a difference while having lots of fun working with great people.
Full time position:
Working a minimum 35 hours per week (7 hours a day), Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday between 9.00am to 4.30pm with a half hour unpaid lunch break.
Location:
Why this job is important to Greenpeace?
This job is a very important role for Greenpeace NZ as we are a not-for-profit organisation. To maintain our independence Greenpeace does not accept any funding from governments or corporations so we rely entirely on donations from individuals to keep our campaigns running.
Job benefits:
Skills and experience required:
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Ideally candidates would have direct selling experience and a passion for the environment. Applicants would also be:
Responsibilities include:
Training and support:
New fundraisers are given an initial one and a half days training. We give information about Greenpeace and our work and provide key information for the job. On your first few days, you will be working with an experienced fundraiser to help you out with any problems you may come across while you’re still learning. We also have ongoing training and you will be kept up-to-date with current campaign information.
Future opportunities:
For high performing fundraisers we offer positions in our traveling teams that travel to the smaller towns around NZ. We often promote fundraisers to Team Leader/Trainer positions. Occasionally fundraisers also move into roles within the Auckland office or other Greenpeace offices around the world.
Remuneration:
We pay trainee fundraisers $13.50 per hour until they reach specific targets. On reaching these targets pay is increased to $16.50/hr. On top of this hourly rate we operate a bonus scheme which could increase your hourly rate to a maximum of $23/hr. We also operate recognition and reward schemes.
Applying from overseas to be a fundraiser?
The next step:
If you read all this and it sounds like your ‘cup of tea’ we would love to hear from you!
Working with the Greenpeace fundraising team is your chance to really make a difference while having lots of fun working with great people.
Full time position:
Working a minimum 35 hours per week (7 hours a day), Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday between 9.00am to 4.30pm with a half hour unpaid lunch break.
Location:
- We have Street Fundraising teams in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga and Hamilton.
- Our National Office is in Mt Eden, Auckland and we have a Political Advisor in Wellington.
Why this job is important to Greenpeace?
This job is a very important role for Greenpeace NZ as we are a not-for-profit organisation. To maintain our independence Greenpeace does not accept any funding from governments or corporations so we rely entirely on donations from individuals to keep our campaigns running.
Job benefits:
- Working for a cause you believe in
- Working directly for Greenpeace NZ - no agencies involved!
- Fantastic hourly rates, bonus schemes and flexible hours
- Working with other like minded, passionate individuals in a fun, supportive team environment
Skills and experience required:
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Ideally candidates would have direct selling experience and a passion for the environment. Applicants would also be:
- Outgoing, positive and enjoy listening and talking to a variety of people and have an ability to easily build rapport with a diverse range of people
- Confident in sales interaction, have excellent communication skills and have the enthusiasm and motivation to promote our organisation
- Able to reach fundraising targets and handle knock-backs or objections
Responsibilities include:
- Developing an understanding of the environmental issues on which Greenpeace campaigns and presenting this information to the public in a clear and interesting way
- Understanding and completing the bank forms necessary
- Meeting the set fundraising targets (the number of new supporters to be recruited weekly)
Training and support:
New fundraisers are given an initial one and a half days training. We give information about Greenpeace and our work and provide key information for the job. On your first few days, you will be working with an experienced fundraiser to help you out with any problems you may come across while you’re still learning. We also have ongoing training and you will be kept up-to-date with current campaign information.
Future opportunities:
For high performing fundraisers we offer positions in our traveling teams that travel to the smaller towns around NZ. We often promote fundraisers to Team Leader/Trainer positions. Occasionally fundraisers also move into roles within the Auckland office or other Greenpeace offices around the world.
Remuneration:
We pay trainee fundraisers $13.50 per hour until they reach specific targets. On reaching these targets pay is increased to $16.50/hr. On top of this hourly rate we operate a bonus scheme which could increase your hourly rate to a maximum of $23/hr. We also operate recognition and reward schemes.
Applying from overseas to be a fundraiser?
The next step:
If you read all this and it sounds like your ‘cup of tea’ we would love to hear from you!
- Complete the online application form via the tab above
Contact information
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Or, call Auckland 630 6317 or toll-free 0800 22 33 44 ext 325 to speak to Rob or Marcus. Or please leave a clear message with your name and phone number and we will call you to conduct an initial 10 minute telephone interview.
Thank you very much for your interest, we hope to hear from you soon!
Door-to-door fundraisers enjoy talking to the public about environmental issues.
It is a very rewarding job as you get the opportunity to talk directly to the NZ public about important environmental issues and give them the opportunity to make a positive difference.
Reports to: Team Leader/Door Outreach Coordinator
Full time: 35 hours per week (7 hours a day), Monday to Friday, 2.45pm to 8.45pm.
Part time: A minimum of two, 6 hour shifts a week.
Why this job is important to Greenpeace?
This job is a very important role for Greenpeace NZ as we are a non-profit organisation. To maintain our independence Greenpeace does not accept any funding from governments or corporations so we rely entirely on donations from individuals to keep our campaigns running.
Job benefits:
- Working for a cause you believe in
- Working directly for Greenpeace NZ - no agencies involved!
- Fantastic hourly rates, bonus schemes and flexible hours
- Working with other like minded, passionate individuals in a fun, supportive team environment
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Ideally candidates would have direct selling experience and a passion for the environment. Applicants would also be:
- Outgoing, positive and enjoy listening and talking to a variety of people and have an ability to easily build rapport with a diverse range of people
- Confident in sales interaction, have excellent communication skills and have the enthusiasm and motivation to promote our organisation
- Able to reach fundraising targets and handle knock-backs or objections
- Developing an understanding of the environmental issues on which Greenpeace campaigns and presenting this information to the public in a clear and interesting way
- Understanding and completing the bank forms necessary
- Meeting the set fundraising targets (the number of new supporters to be recruited weekly)
New fundraisers are given an initial one and a half days training. We give information about Greenpeace and our work and provide key information for the job. On your first few days, you will be working with an experienced fundraiser to help you out with any problems you may come across while you’re still learning. We also have ongoing training and you will be kept up-to-date with current campaign information.
Future opportunities:
For high performing fundraisers we offer positions in our traveling teams that travel to the smaller towns around NZ. We often promote fundraisers to Team Leader/Trainer positions. Occasionally fundraisers also move into roles within the Auckland office or other Greenpeace offices around the world.
Location:
- We have Door Outreach Fundraising teams in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton.
- Our National Office is in Mt Eden, Auckland and we have a Political Advisor in Wellington.
We pay trainee fundraisers $13.50 per hour until they reach specific targets. On reaching these targets pay is increased to $16.50/hr. On top of this hourly rate we operate a bonus scheme which could increase your hourly rate to a maximum of $23/hr. We also operate recognition and reward schemes.
Applying from overseas to be a fundraiser?
The next step:
If you read all this and it sounds like your ‘cup of tea’ we would love to hear from you!
- Complete the online application form via the tab above
Contact information
-
Or, call Auckland 630 6317 or toll-free 0800 22 33 44 ext 300 to speak to Hannah, or ext 832 for Gaia. Or, please leave a clear message with your name and phone number and we will call you to conduct an initial 10 minute telephone interview.
Thanks for your interest, we hope to hear from you soon!
