Vacancies
Put your skills and passion to use as part of the CPAG team.
Date: May 2022
Job Title: Executive Officer
Two-year Fixed Term Contract with the expectation of renewal
Location: Auckland
Salary scale: $85,000 - $105,000
CPAG: The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is an independent registered charity founded in 1994 to provide evidence-based research about the causes and effects of poverty and inform the public, policymakers, media and politicians of the policy changes needed to reduce child poverty.
Job Description: The Executive Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of CPAG. This is a pivotal position supporting the Management Committee and its various administrative subcommittees, and the Research Committee which drives the work of CPAG. Areas of responsibility include:
- Strategy: Developing and implementing the Strategic Plan with the Management Committee.
- Communications: Ensuring the professional quality of all CPAG public material
- Campaigns, Collaborations and Events: Project management of CPAG's events, campaigns and engagement in collaborative initiatives.
- Representation: Presenting on behalf of CPAG in public and government forums
- Coordination and Facilitation: Managing the efficient functioning of CPAG’s internal structure and fielding external enquiries.
- Fundraising: Developing and implementing the fundraising strategy with the Fundraising Subcommittee. Engaging with major donors.
- Administration and Finance: Oversee all aspects of contribution management and associated IT systems with the Treasurer and Accounts Assistant.
- Leadership and Human Resources: Manage the small team of staff and oversee human resource actions with the Human Resources Subcommittee
Minimum Requirements:
- A university degree in the social sciences
- A minimum of five years progressively responsible and relevant work experience
- Experience working with the not-for-profit sector is desirable
- An understanding of, and commitment to, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- A strong commitment to addressing child poverty in Aotearoa - New Zealand.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and problem-solve with the ability to facilitate efficient organisational functioning.
- Excellent communication skills for both internal and external material and audiences
- Effective team leadership, supervision, and management skills.
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Experienced in administrative and office management
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and standard office applications.
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Apply: Submit your up-to-date CV and covering letter to vacancies@cpag.org.nz
Closing Date: 18th May 2022
CPAG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.