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The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is seeking a senior leader in the role of Director, Leadership Network to join its dynamic team in one of its three offices.  This role offers the opportunity to deliver positive outcomes for New Zealand’s future. 
  
Who we are
  
Founded in 1994, the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation that builds New Zealanders’ knowledge, connections and capability in Asia.  The Foundation has a large network of contacts across New Zealand and Asia, working with people and organisations in business, academia, government, education, media, sport, the arts and civil society.
  
The Foundation runs eight programmes: arts, track II diplomacy, business, entrepreneurship, research, media, sports and leadership. Its work is supported by the New Zealand Government and philanthropic partners.
  
The role
  
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is seeking someone to lead its Leadership Network programme which supports the next generation of New Zealand leaders to engage confidently and effectively in and with Asia. This is achieved by equipping members with the knowledge, connections and leadership skills they need to excel.  The Network began in 2006 and has grown to more than 550 members. The intake is primarily graduate and early-to-mid-career New Zealanders, drawn from a very broad range of professions and sectors. It is an initiative that works across the Asia New Zealand Foundation’s eight programmes and includes a range of activities and outreach direct to the Network.
  
As a senior member of the Foundation’s team, you will be responsible for the further development and implementation of the Leadership Network programme and its systems.  You will lead relationship management with its membership and connect them with each other and stakeholders as relevant.  This includes curating opportunities in New Zealand and in Asia such as delegation visits and theme-based forums for the membership to engage, build connections and experiences to excel in Asia.  This role is also responsible for building connections within the leadership community and promoting the Foundation and its work on national stages.  You will also be tasked with ensuring the Leadership Network and its activity sits across the Foundation’s other programmes and identifying new opportunities nationally and internationally to equip New Zealand future and emerging leaders to excel in Asia. 
  
What you will bring
  
This is a unique opportunity to build on the foundations of a dynamic programme and to work across New Zealand and Asia.  We are looking for candidates who have:  

• Established networks, skills and experience in project management and strategic planning
• Knowledge of the New Zealand leadership eco-system and links to Asia
• Well-developed networking and presentation skills  
• Excellent relationship and influencing skills including an ability to work cross-culturally 
• Team and network management experience 
• Strong analytical skills, with expertise in delivering leadership insights, and supporting leadership development/mentoring 
• An interest in Asia and New Zealand’s relationships across Asia

On offer is an innovative and supportive team environment working together to provide experiences and resources to help New Zealanders build knowledge, skills and capability in Asia.
  
How to apply
  
H2R Consulting are managing the recruitment of this position. To apply, please visit www.h2r.co.nz and refer to reference 1259659. For further information, please contact Gemma Forrest on 09 368 7300. All applications will be acknowledged by email.