It’s not every day that a job comes along where you really can change the world. Keep reading if you want to be part of: - Creating lasting change for children affected by poverty, conflict and injustice. - Using your writing, campaigning and storytelling skills to turn complex issues into compelling campaigns that influence decisions and deliver results . - Working with a strategic, results-driven advocacy team to mobilise New Zealanders to speak up for children and drive meaningful change . This role helps World Vision New Zealand change laws, policies and practices that make life better for children and their communities. You will run a small number of priority advocacy campaigns. You will also create clear and hopeful messages that show people a real problem, a real solution and a simple action they can take. As the Advocacy Campaigns Advisor, you will: - Develop and manage advocacy campaigns that influence law, policy and practice to improve children’s lives. - Develop compelling key messages, briefs and content for emails, blogs, the website and social media. - Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Engagement teams to engage and mobilise supporters, young people and the wider New Zealand public. - Strengthen the advocacy supporter journey and create opportunities for people to take meaningful - Build strategic relationships with Advocacy Ambassadors, businesses, government and NGO partners to advance advocacy priorities. - Draw on research and evidence to develop persuasive advocacy materials and campaign messages that influence decision-makers. This is your opportunity to join a professional, passionate and diverse team at World Vision New Zealand, with a strong track record of delivering meaningful change for children. As part of World Vision’s global network, you’ll help tackle the systemic issues affecting children and their communities, contributing to lasting change and a better future. Every day, you’ll be part of work that delivers real results, helping create a world where children can live life in all its fullness. About you: - A tertiary qualification in communications, development, public policy or a similar area. - 3+ years of relevant experience running advocacy, public engagement or behaviour-change campaigns. - Strong writing and storytelling skills for advocacy and supporter action. - Strong project management skills. You can manage timelines, workflows and competing priorities. - Knowledge of digital engagement across email, social media and web. - Experience in advocacy, community engagement, social impact or youth mobilisation is an advantage. - A team player who works well with many stakeholders to reach shared goals. - A growth mindset. You learn quickly, solve problems and use technology with care. - Comfortable working for a Christian organisation and its values. - Current eligibility to work in New Zealand. Why work with us? The team at World Vision is united in a shared commitment to seek justice and to overcome poverty for all children, everywhere. We are mission focused and maintain our Christian identity while embracing the diversity of all people. We offer unique benefits that are aligned to who we are as an organisation and our people. - You’ll be a part of an organisation delivering lasting change for children, tackling poverty and injustice and helping children live life in all its fullness. - 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), and access to a free Wills package. - 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 - Part-time, Permanent position. 20hrs 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. World Vision New Zealand is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will undergo appropriate screening, including police vetting. For more information, please contact stanly.devaraj@worldvision.org.nz. Alternatively, click Apply Now to submit your application. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. As part of the recruitment process, World Vision New Zealand may with consent contact referees or partner organisations located inside or outside of New Zealand to verify information provided in your application. Any personal information disclosed during this process will be handled securely and in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Advocacy Campaigns Advisor (Part-time)

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