Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a national charity through its next phase of growth and development. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will execute the national strategy, strengthen financial resilience and diversified funding, and build relationships across government, health, disability, philanthropic, business, and community sectors. The role includes leading a geographically distributed team, fostering a cohesive and high-performing culture, and providing the Board with forward-looking advice, governance reporting, and risk management. The CEO will also represent the organization nationally and raise its profile with funders, stakeholders, and the wider community. Candidates should bring senior executive experience and a record of strategic leadership, financial management, and organizational development, including leading through growth, change, or integration. Strong commercial and financial acumen, experience developing funding partnerships and diversified revenue, and the ability to report effectively to a Board are required. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable, inclusive service delivery. Experience in nonprofit, disability, health, or community settings is an advantage, while transferable leadership experience from other sectors will also be considered.