Job Description
North Island Calf & Rural Scheme Coordinator
1. Primary Role of IHC Staff
IHC’s mission is to advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with an
intellectual disability and support them to lead satisfying lives in the community.
The primary role of all staff is to contribute to the achievement of IHC’s mission.
2. Primary Objectives
To coordinate and manage the North Island Calf & Rural Scheme to raise funds though
livestock donations from the farming community.
3. Relationships
3.1 Responsible to:
 National Manager Fundraising
3.2 Functional Relationships:
 IHC donors
 Sponsors
 Canvassers
 South Island Coordinator
 Area staff of IHC/IDEA Services
 Fundraising Administrator
 External suppliers
 Local media
4. Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate the North Island Calf & Rural Scheme
Manage Contractors and Volunteers (“Canvassers”)
Administration of the Calf & Rural Scheme
5. Key Result Areas
5.1 Coordinate Calf & Rural Scheme
 Coordinate and manage the North Island Calf & Rural Scheme
 Oversee the Calf Scheme Season Cycle ( Refer Appendix 1)
 Coordinate other fundraising initiatives related to the Calf & Rural Scheme
 Coordinate and oversee farm visits by Canvassers
 Liase with sponsors
 Liaise with communications team on newsletter/brochures/promotions
 Manage pre sale/sale/ post sale process by letter and telephone
 Manage relationships with product and service providers
 Record keeping and administration
Job Description: North Island Calf & Rural Scheme Coordinator
August 2011
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Provide regular updates to the National Manager Fundraising
Order resources for coming season
Ensure Canvassers have an appropriate area for their expertise and home location
5.2 Manage Canvassers (Contractors and Volunteers)
 Identify/interview/employ/train part time Contractors
 Process employment contracts for approval from the National Manager
Fundraising
 Motivate up to 40 Canvassers (both contractors and volunteers) located in the
following areas:
o Northland
o Counties
o Waikato
o Taranaki
o Manawatu
o Bay of Plenty
 Verify invoices submitted by Contractors and send for processing to Fundraising
Administrator
5.3 Administration
 Provide monthly written reports to the National Manager Fundraising and other
information upon request
 Ensure accurate electronic records are kept of:
o previous and current donor on Excel spreadsheet to target repeat donations
for the following year.
o current status of farmers eg retirement, change in location
 Ensure material and resources are:
o kept up to date
o kept in a tidy and logical order
o part of an annual stocktake
 Verify accounts and send to Fundraising Administrator for processing
6. Person Specification
6.1 Values and Philosophy
 An unequivocal commitment to the mission of IHC
 Recognises and values the contribution of others
 Take responsibility for own and team member’s decisions and actions
 Demonstrates flexibility and open-mindedness
 Gives feedback and support
6.2 Education / Training
 A tertiary qualification is not required for this role
6.3 Skills/Knowledge/Experience
 A proven track record in fundraising
 Proven ability to lead, manage, develop, inspire and motivate contractors , volunteers
and influential supporters
 An excellent track record in growing sales/income in demanding environment
 Planning and managing projects and activities
 Excellent communication skills, ability to mix and work with a wide range of people
Job Description: North Island Calf & Rural Scheme Coordinator
August 2011
A sound knowledge and/or background in a farming community
Preparation and management of budgets
Computer literacy particularly with Microsoft Office software
6.4 Personal Attributes
 Strongly ethical with a high level of honesty and integrity
 Trustworthy
 Empathetic
 A self starter who demonstrates initiative
 Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
 A pragmatic “can do “ approach to problem solving
 Ability to think outside the square
 Energy and enthusiasm
6.5 Travel
 The position is based in the Waikato at IHC’s Idea Services vocational offices in
Otorohanga.
 Regular travel throughout the Waikato District and some North Island travel is
required.
Job Description: North Island Calf & Rural Scheme Coordinator
August 2011