The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s heart charity, leading the fight against our country’s single biggest killer – heart disease. We provide nationwide programmes, support, and resources to individuals and families in every community across New Zealand.

Our purpose is to stop all people in New Zealand dying prematurely from heart disease and enable people with heart disease to live full lives. 

We want all people in New Zealand to live long and healthy lives, free from heart disease and safe from the sudden loss of a family member. Enabled by the support of our donors, we: 
•	invest around $4million annually in heart research and world-class training 
•	run nationwide heart disease education programmes in workplaces, communities, schools and early learning centres  
•	provide online and phone support for people in New Zealand living with heart conditions 
•	work with food industry to improve the quality of the New Zealand food supply  
•	support health professionals in preventing and managing heart disease  
•	build awareness and understanding of heart health through public campaigns and resources 
•	advocate for measures that will improve the heart health of all people in New Zealand.

Heart Foundation NZ

Clive Nelson

This department provides guidance and expertise in nutrition-related matters to support health and wellness initiatives.

Nutrition Advisory

This department focuses on creating, managing, and optimizing marketing content and campaigns to drive engagement and results.

Marketing Operations

This department manages internal and external communications, ensuring effective messaging and engagement.

Communications Department

This department focuses on establishing and managing relationships that drive financial support and collaboration with external partners.

Fundraising and Partnerships

This department manages and coordinates various fundraising efforts to support individual and regular giving initiatives.

Fundraising Operations

This department focuses on driving fundraising initiatives and enhancing impact through strategic events and programs.

Heart Foundation NZ

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Teams

Nutrition Advisory

Marketing Operations

Communications Department

Fundraising and Partnerships

Fundraising Operations

Fundraising and Impact

Offices

Heart Foundation NZ

Org chart

Teams

Nutrition Advisory

Marketing Operations

Communications Department

Fundraising and Partnerships

Fundraising Operations

Fundraising and Impact

Offices

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