Commonwealth Youth New Zealand is inviting applications from dedicated, driven and outstanding young people to join our Executive Committee.
About the Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is tasked with the role of promoting Commonwealth education and understanding through a range of established programmes such as the national Student CHOGM, Commonwealth Campaign and Commonwealth Day, informing the membership about Commonwealth activity via social media, identifying new programmes and members events.
The term of the current Leadership team and Executive Committee concludes at the end of 2019.
The term of the current Leadership team and Executive Committee concludes at the end of 2019.
About the appointment process
Members of the Executive Committee are appointed by the Board of CYNZ. We are inviting applications from young professionals and students for an Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and Executive Committee members. If you're passionate about creating inspiring educational events and programmes, and helping young people unlock their leadership skills, we want to hear from you!
We can guarantee a fun, challenging and fulfilling experience working on a major volunteer event with a 38-year history in New Zealand, and getting to experience organising and attending an event within the New Zealand Parliament. As these are volunteer roles they will not be remunerated, but the successful candidates can receive a recommendation letter from CYNZ.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the role description for your desired position.
Executive Director
Enable the Executive Committee to identify and update its vision, values and objectives.
Ensure CYNZ’s vision, values and objectives are a driving force behind the Executive
Committee’s operations and strategic planning.
Convene and chair Executive Committee meetings.
Empower Executive Committee members to develop their strengths and identify areas of
desired personal and professional growth, and up-skill members in these areas.
Regularly inform the Board of the Executive Committee’s activities and actively seek input
and feedback from the Board.
Formally report on the operations of the organisation at each Annual General Meeting.
Represent CYNZ at official functions and act as the face of and formal spokesperson for
the organisation, while maintaining a sound reputation and high standards of conduct.
Deputy Executive Director
Support the Executive Director as required and as directed.
Assist the Executive Director to effectively delegate tasks to Executive Committee
members, and remain accountable to an agreed work programme.
Ensure delegated tasks are performed to a high standard by providing the required support
and guidance to Executive Committee members.
Convene and chair Executive Committee meetings where necessary.
Support the Executive Director as a representative of CYNZ at official functions. Where
required and appropriate, act as the face of and formal spokesperson for the organisation,
while maintaining a sound reputation and high standards of conduct.
Relationship and stakeholder management
Lead inter-organisational liaison and relationship management.
Build CYNZ’s profile through proactive media liaison, identification of publicity opportunities,
and reputation management.
Welfare
Be responsible for the development, implementation and management of a volunteer
welfare policy.
Applicants for these roles are expected to have good leadership skills, committee chair experience, ability to delegate and to manage performance of others within agreed milestones. The Board is looking to appoint persons with a range of skills and experience. Both roles are open to young professionals and under graduates.
The Executive Director position is for one year initially but can be extended to two years. All other positions are for one year.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting cover letter as one pdf file by 6.00pm on Tuesday 10 December 2019.
You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received. The Board will then create a short-list of candidates. Interviews will be held over the period 13-15 December. Appointments will then be made by the Board at its meeting on 16 December
The new ED and Deputy ED will then work with the Board in making appointments to the Executive Committee in January 2020.
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Expressions of interest will be for a general, non-specified role on the Executive Committee. The Board may choose to appoint successful candidates to specific roles or portfolios.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting cover letter as one pdf file by 6.00pm on Wednesday 15 January 2020.
You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received.
The Board and Executive Director |Deputy Executive Director will then create a short-list of candidates to interview in the week post Wellington Anniversary Day.
All Executive Committee appointments are for one year
We can guarantee a fun, challenging and fulfilling experience working on a major volunteer event with a 38-year history in New Zealand, and getting to experience organising and attending an event within the New Zealand Parliament. As these are volunteer roles they will not be remunerated, but the successful candidates can receive a recommendation letter from CYNZ.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the role description for your desired position.
Executive Director
Enable the Executive Committee to identify and update its vision, values and objectives.
Ensure CYNZ’s vision, values and objectives are a driving force behind the Executive
Committee’s operations and strategic planning.
Convene and chair Executive Committee meetings.
Empower Executive Committee members to develop their strengths and identify areas of
desired personal and professional growth, and up-skill members in these areas.
Regularly inform the Board of the Executive Committee’s activities and actively seek input
and feedback from the Board.
Formally report on the operations of the organisation at each Annual General Meeting.
Represent CYNZ at official functions and act as the face of and formal spokesperson for
the organisation, while maintaining a sound reputation and high standards of conduct.
Deputy Executive Director
Support the Executive Director as required and as directed.
Assist the Executive Director to effectively delegate tasks to Executive Committee
members, and remain accountable to an agreed work programme.
Ensure delegated tasks are performed to a high standard by providing the required support
and guidance to Executive Committee members.
Convene and chair Executive Committee meetings where necessary.
Support the Executive Director as a representative of CYNZ at official functions. Where
required and appropriate, act as the face of and formal spokesperson for the organisation,
while maintaining a sound reputation and high standards of conduct.
Relationship and stakeholder management
Lead inter-organisational liaison and relationship management.
Build CYNZ’s profile through proactive media liaison, identification of publicity opportunities,
and reputation management.
Welfare
Be responsible for the development, implementation and management of a volunteer
welfare policy.
Applicants for these roles are expected to have good leadership skills, committee chair experience, ability to delegate and to manage performance of others within agreed milestones. The Board is looking to appoint persons with a range of skills and experience. Both roles are open to young professionals and under graduates.
The Executive Director position is for one year initially but can be extended to two years. All other positions are for one year.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting cover letter as one pdf file by 6.00pm on Tuesday 10 December 2019.
You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received. The Board will then create a short-list of candidates. Interviews will be held over the period 13-15 December. Appointments will then be made by the Board at its meeting on 16 December
The new ED and Deputy ED will then work with the Board in making appointments to the Executive Committee in January 2020.
.
Expressions of interest will be for a general, non-specified role on the Executive Committee. The Board may choose to appoint successful candidates to specific roles or portfolios.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting cover letter as one pdf file by 6.00pm on Wednesday 15 January 2020.
You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received.
The Board and Executive Director |Deputy Executive Director will then create a short-list of candidates to interview in the week post Wellington Anniversary Day.
All Executive Committee appointments are for one year
Application instructions
Expressions of interest must be emailed to eoi@commonwealthyouth.org.nz. Expressions of interest must include a CV and a cover letter or email outlining:
The Board will review expressions of interest and contact suitable candidates after the deadline.
Expressions of interest will close at 5.00pm on Friday 21 September 2018.
TIMELINE
Executive Director |Deputy Executive Director
Expressions of Interest open: Tuesday 3 December
Expressions of Interest close: Tuesday 10 December
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: 13-15 December
Board makes appointments 16 December
Executive Committee
Expressions of Interest open: Tuesday 3 December 2019
Expressions of Interest close: Wednesday 15 January 2020
Short Listing of candidates: 16-17 January 2020
Interviews: Week of 21 January 2020 (post Wellington Anniversary Day)
Confirmation of EC membership Week of 27 January 2020
If you would like to be involved with some of CYNZ’s events and programmes such as the National Student CHOGM as a volunteer or project support member, we would also love to hear from you.
Please email eoi@commonwealthyouth.org.nz with any questions about the process.
- Why you would like to join the CYNZ Executive Committee
- What strengths and skills you believe you can offer
- Any volunteer, NGO or community experience you have
The Board will review expressions of interest and contact suitable candidates after the deadline.
Expressions of interest will close at 5.00pm on Friday 21 September 2018.
TIMELINE
Executive Director |Deputy Executive Director
Expressions of Interest open: Tuesday 3 December
Expressions of Interest close: Tuesday 10 December
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: 13-15 December
Board makes appointments 16 December
Executive Committee
Expressions of Interest open: Tuesday 3 December 2019
Expressions of Interest close: Wednesday 15 January 2020
Short Listing of candidates: 16-17 January 2020
Interviews: Week of 21 January 2020 (post Wellington Anniversary Day)
Confirmation of EC membership Week of 27 January 2020
If you would like to be involved with some of CYNZ’s events and programmes such as the National Student CHOGM as a volunteer or project support member, we would also love to hear from you.
Please email eoi@commonwealthyouth.org.nz with any questions about the process.
