The Executive Director is the leader of Oxfam New
Zealand, providing inspiration and leadership to achieve ONZ’s mission.
Working with the ONZ Board and staff, the ED develops the strategic
direction on behalf of the Board and is responsible for the management of ONZ
in the achievement of its strategic goals.
Deadline:
January 6, 2014
Location:
New Zealand
Are you Oxfam New Zealand’s next Executive Director?
One person in three lives in poverty. Oxfam is
determined to change that world by mobilising the power of people against
poverty. Around the globe, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for
people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help
rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of
the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all that
we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women
and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.
This is an exciting time to join Oxfam New Zealand. We are
at the start of a new seven year strategic plan and are in the process of
becoming Oxfam’s “Managing Affiliate” in the Pacific region.
Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, inspirational
leader, capable people manager and skilled communicator. You will have a track
record of success in delivering innovative and effective strategies with
tangible outcomes. In addition, you will have:
- Experience
of successfully leading, managing and motivating others,with a high degree
of self-awareness and understanding of how to support excellent team
performance and individual development
- A
background in advocacy and in-depth knowledge and/or experience of
international development, preferably gained in New Zealand and/or the
wider Pacific region
- Experience
of managing a marketing or fundraising function, preferably in a not for
profit organization, and the ability to maximize institutional fundrasing
- Sophisticated
knowledge of the factors driving poverty, marginalization and vulnerability
in developing country contexts
- Experience
of managing complex change processes and diverse relationships
- The
ability to engage, influence and motivate supporters, businesses,
government and other key stakeholders
- Senior
level financial management skills and experience of reporting to a board
or governance group
- Senior
level financial management skills and experience of reporting to a Board
or governance group
This exciting role offers you the opportunity to grow with
one of the world’s leading development organisations, working with a supportive
Board and talented staff to make a real difference to people living in poverty.
The post attracts a competitive salary and relocation
assistance. For more information, please visit our website www.oxfam.org.nz where you
will find a full job description. To apply, send a covering letter, outlining
your relevant skills and experience, and an up to date CV to humanresources@oxfam.org.nz using
the subject line “Executive Director – your name”. Applications close on
Monday, January 6, 2014. Interviews are scheduled for January 23 - 24, 2014.
Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to start in mid-March 2014.
Oxfam New Zealand is an equal opportunities employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.
Oxfam New Zealand is an equal opportunities employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.
