International Partnerships Director at World Vision

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

International Development, Humanitarian Response, Advocacy, Programme Funding, Grant Acquisition, Partnership Management, Relationship Management, Communication, Influencing Skills, Systems Change, Organisational Transformation, Financial Acumen, Programme Design, Quality Assurance, Evidence-Based Impact, Public Campaigns

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 Zealand’s 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 WVNZ’s international programmes and advocacy portfolios — scaling impact across humanitarian, development, and climate work. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll 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. You’ll lead a talented team spanning Pacific Partnerships, Fragile & Developing Contexts, and Advocacy & Justice, ensuring that our global impact is aligned to WVNZ’s bold 2030 goals — to grow child sponsorship to 45,000 children, reach over 750,000 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 WVNZ’s 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 Vision’s global reach, you’ll help the world’s most vulnerable families build safer and brighter futures. Every night, you’ll go home knowing you made a difference in someone’s 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. You’re 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 Vision’s 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 Zealand’s most trusted humanitarian organisations influencing how our nation partners with the world for lasting impact. You’ll 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. • You’ll be a part of creating positive change in the lives of the world's 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 Vision’s 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 world’s toughest places through emergency relief, community development and advocacy work. You’ll be joining New Zealand’s largest overseas humanitarian organisation, made up of 100 staff. You’ll also become part of something bigger, World Vision’s global partnership of 35,000 staff and 3.3 million supporters in 100 countries. So far, we’ve 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 it’s 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. It’s 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. Apply Now 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 louise.bull@worldvision.org.nz. Alternatively, click Apply Now 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.

Responsibilities

Lead WVNZ’s international programmes and advocacy portfolios, driving systemic change and scaling impact across humanitarian, development, and climate work. Build strategic funding pipelines and strengthen programme quality while deepening advocacy influence in Aotearoa and internationally.