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Position Title: Chief Executive Officer
Reporting To: Board of Trustees
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Employment Date: September 2025
What is Parenting Place about
Our Vision: That every parent* in Aotearoa feels confident and every child feels deeply loved.
Our Mission: Supporting parents* to build strong family relationships.
*Anyone raising a child including parents caregivers grandparents aunties uncles guardians and foster carers.
We inspire parents by offering hope for families.
We equip parents with information and strategies.
We journey with parents through key transition times.
Since 1993 weve walked alongside New Zealand families and whnau providing strategies to build stronger relationships. We recognise that every parent-child relationship can benefit from support encouragement and practical skills. And we believe that healthy loving families can transform communities.
Our Values
Manaakitanga We are Caring
We are welcoming inclusive and extend kindness and respect to those we work with. We value well-being and offer a supportive team culture recognising that our staff are part of a wider family and community beyond their role at Parenting Place.
Ako We are Learners
We are curious life-long learners broadening our understanding of people family and culture. We invest in knowledge through research of evidence-informed approaches to parenting and our hand-on experience working directly with parents as they navigate the highs lows and every-days of raising kids through different ages and stages.
Mahi Tahi We are Collaborative
Our best work is done together drawing from a diverse set of skills and perspectives. We collaborate to bring different teams and people together to ideate problem-solve and dream bigger and better for our work and vision for families.
Auahatanga We are Creative
We are innovative in how we present connect and communicate working to reach all families where they are at. We are writers researchers designers presenters coaches project managers people leaders partnership co-ordinators and value creativity in our work.
Tmanako We are Hopeful
We are inspired by hope of what could be for parents and their family relationships. We aim for the best outcomes and take a positive strengths-based approach in our parenting content while staying relatable and real.
What is this role
In the Chief Executive Officer role you will lead the organisation into its next chapter at an exciting time of growth and opportunity. You will be comfortable and well-qualified to lead an organisation that is grounded in and animated by its Christian origins and faith. Building on a strong foundation of mission content programme excellence and trusted donor relationships this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of parenting education in Aotearoa.
The role calls for an authentic and strategic leader with commercial acumen strong people leadership and a passion for supporting families. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction overseeing operations engaging stakeholders and donors building a thriving team culture and ensuring financial sustainability.
Who are we looking for
We are seeking a values-driven leader to guide Parenting Place in delivering meaningful charitable impact while maintaining commercial resilience. You will lead a team of approximately 25 staff fostering a healthy and high-performing culture aligned with our mission. The role includes financial oversight revenue growth through donor engagement sponsorships and commercial channels and stewardship of key funder relationships. You will also guide the organisations digital strategy and work closely with the Board of Trustees to provide transparent reporting and strategic advice.
Why you will love this role
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families across Aotearoa through parenting education and support
- The chance to shape the future direction of a well-established organisation with a strong mission and reputation
- Leading a passionate talented team in a values-based environment that prioritises wellbeing and collaboration
- Building relationships with donors funders and partners who are deeply invested in the organisations success
- Guiding digital strategy and operational improvements that align with a human-centred mission and long-term sustainability
This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) Auckland based with a preferred start date between September and December 2025.
If you would like to receive a full Position Description or have any questions about the role or the organisation please contact .
Please note we have extended the application close date to 5pm on Friday 29 August 2025 (from 5pm on Friday 22 August 2025). We will begin reviewing and contacting shortlisted applicants before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
