International Partnerships Director

Lead impact I Shape systems I Strengthen partnerships for change.

About World Vision New Zealand

World Vision New Zealand (WVNZ) is a Christian humanitarian organisation working alongside children families and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice.

As part of the global World Vision Partnership your leadership will shape New Zealands contribution to Pacific and global development humanitarian response and climate action improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of children each year.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and visionary International Partnerships Director to lead WVNZs international programmes and advocacy portfolios scaling impact across humanitarian development and climate work.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team youll drive systemic change that positions WVNZ as a partner of choice in the Pacific and beyond building strategic funding pipelines strengthening programme quality and evidence and deepening our advocacy influence in Aotearoa and internationally.

Youll lead a talented team spanning Pacific Partnerships Fragile & Developing Contexts and Advocacy & Justice ensuring that our global impact is aligned to WVNZs bold 2030 goals to grow child sponsorship to 45000 children reach over 750000 children through humanitarian programming annually and expand our impact in the Pacific and building climate resilience.

Key Focus Areas

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and deliver international strategies that align to WVNZs 2030 impact goals scaling grants partnerships advocacy and field impact.
• Programme Design & Funding Growth: Strengthen MFAT and multilateral partnerships while expanding private humanitarian and grant funding to support our Pacific and climate portfolios.
• Advocacy & Systems Change: Lead policy influence and advocacy agendas that drive justice equity and sustainable outcomes for children and communities.
• Partnerships & Collaboration: Build enduring relationships across the WV global network government NGOs and Pacific partners to unlock new impact pathways.
• People & Culture: Inspire and equip diverse high-performing teams to deliver results innovate and collaborate across boundaries.

This is your opportunity to join a professional passionate and diverse team at World Vision New Zealand who will stop at nothing to create meaningful change for children. Every day as part of World Visions global reach youll help the worlds most vulnerable families build safer and brighter futures. Every night youll go home knowing you made a difference in someones life.

About You

You are a seasoned leader with deep expertise in international development humanitarian response advocacy and programme funding. You thrive in complexity connect vision to systems and bring credibility across government NGO and global networks. Youre passionate about translating bold goals into real-world change with both head and heart.

You will bring:

• 8 years senior leadership experience in international development or humanitarian contexts
• Proven success in grant acquisition and partnership management (MFAT multilateral or philanthropic)
• Strong understanding of programme design quality and evidence-based impact
• Exceptional relationship management communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead systems change and organisational transformation
• Experience in advocacy and public campaigns an asset
• Experience with World Vision and/or global nonprofit organisation partnering with Field Offices and global networks
• Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets
• Strong alignment with World Visions Christian values and a heart for purpose-led work

Why World Vision

This is a rare opportunity to shape the next chapter of one of New Zealands most trusted humanitarian organisations influencing how our nation partners with the world for lasting impact.
Youll join a globally connected organisation known for its innovation agility and commitment to both excellence and purpose.

Here leadership means legacy and your expertise will help create lasting change for generations to come.

We offer unique benefits that are aligned to who we are as an organisation and our people.

Youll be a part of creating positive change in the lives of the worlds most vulnerable children.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Southern Cross medical insurance and life insurance a day off on your birthday the option to buy additional leave a hybrid work environment an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Be a part of World Visions haerenga (journey) of embracing te ao Māori enabling us to be more effective in achieving our Mission.
Opportunities for ongoing learning development and education through a range of channels including training and development as part of World Vision International.

What you need to know:

World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday New Zealanders to stand up and make a difference for children in the worlds toughest places through emergency relief community development and advocacy work.

Youll be joining New Zealands largest overseas humanitarian organisation made up of 100 staff. Youll also become part of something bigger World Visions global partnership of 35000 staff and 3.3 million supporters in 100 countries. So far weve impacted the lives of more than 200 million vulnerable children by tackling the root causes of poverty. This is your chance to make a massive impact right when its needed the most.

We work from a Christian kaupapa. We see our work as a practical expression of the gospel and we value and support the wairua (spiritual wellbeing) of our people and partners.

We believe in a world where every child no matter where they were born can live life in all its fullness. Its as simple as that.

Location and Hours

• Based in Penrose Auckland
• Full-Time Permanant position. 37.5hrs per week.
• Hybrid work

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you must have current entitlement to work in New Zealand.

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to seek justice and overcome poverty for all children everywhere and brings the required skills. We act in ways that respect the dignity uniqueness and intrinsic worth of every person. Please let us know if there are any accommodations we can make to help you with your application or in our recruitment process.

For more information please contact . Alternatively click to submit your application. Applications will close 2nd November 2025.

Our vision for every child life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart the will to make it so.

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