Chief Executive Officer
Flexible location
- Rewarding national leadership opportunity in the NFP sector
- Improve the quality of lives for 50,000 New Zealanders living with epilepsy
- Make your mark - lead the next part of the journey
- Flexible Location
About The Role:
The incoming Chief Executive will build on Epilepsy New Zealand’s (ENZ) existing strengths and established reputation, to lead the organisation on the next part of its journey. The high-performing and ambitious Board is clear on their desire to build culture, capability and alignment, leading ENZ into a bright new future. Other areas of focus include to:
- Explore, develop and execute new models for service delivery;
- Build excellent relationships with the Board;
- Look for opportunities to collaborate & build partnerships with key stakeholders and other NFP’s;
- Be the public face of ENZ, developing a strong media profile;
- Grow and diversify revenue, as well as a focus on operational excellence.
For those seeking a fresh challenge and the opportunity to contribute in an important part of New Zealand’s NFP sector, this national role represents a compelling next career step. The location can be flexible for the right candidate.
Skills & Experience:
The Board are clear they seek an experienced and established leader passionate about people and purpose, who has the energy and enthusiasm to drive the required change for this business. You’ll have a passion for the NFP sector with experience in either health/philanthropic/NFP organisations, ideally with established networks and a drive to build collaborative partnerships.
Candidates of interest will ideally have:
- A proven ability to lead & provide a clear sense of direction to others, bringing them on the journey;
- Experience working with and reporting directly to a Board;
- A strategic mindset that is pragmatically applied;
- A personal style with high EQ, that builds credibility and constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the health, government and NFP sectors;
- Experience working with media and confident to be the face of ENZ;
- A strong execution focus, known for getting things done;
- Some experience developing relationships with mana whenua and/or Māori community organisations;
- Commercial acumen, ideally with experience in business development and/or fundraising.
About the Company:
Epilepsy New Zealand exists to improve the social condition and quality of life for people with epilepsy, and those who care for them, along with increasing the knowledge of epilepsy in the wider community throughout New Zealand. Community-based epilepsy educators work with clients across NZ supported by a national support centre in Hamilton.
Culture:
Values: Leadership – Inclusive – Empowering – Integrity – Sustainable – Professional – Responsible – Transparent - Respectful