Welcome to the NZSAE Job Board!

Looking for a flexible part-time role where you can actually own outcomes, not just coordinate tasks?
This role puts you in charge of delivering a national conference, awards programme, and member events.
We’re looking for someone who loves to deliver outstanding results.

Part-time (16 hours/week, flexible) | Wellington or remote

The New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association (NZPSHA) is seeking an Events and Membership Coordinator to take ownership of our annual conference, awards programme, and member engagement activities.

This is a high-trust, flexible role suited to someone who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and ensure everything runs smoothly and professionally.

What you’ll be doing

You will play a key role in delivering NZPSHA’s core activities, including:

• Leading the delivery of our annual conference, working with a professional conference organiser.
• Coordinating the annual awards programme — entries, judging, sponsors, and Gala Dinner delivery.
• Managing and growing our webinar programme.
• Supporting and introducing new member events and engagement initiatives.
• Providing a high level of member support and communication.
• Maintaining membership records and supporting newsletters and updates.
• Assisting with administration, including invoicing and tracking.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience delivering events to a high professional standard, with conference experience highly regarded.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent attention to detail and a focus on delivering accurate, error-free work.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Comfortable working independently in a small, high-trust environment.
• A strong customer service mindset.

What we offer

• A flexible, part-time role with genuine autonomy.
• Opportunity to deliver a high-profile national conference and awards programme.
• The ability to make a real impact on member engagement and industry connection.

Working arrangements

• 16 hours per week, with flexible days and hours.
• Must be available to work full-time during conference week in September.
• Wellington-based or remote, with some travel required.

Salary

• Equivalent to a full-time salary of $75,000–$83,000, pro-rated, plus KiwiSaver; or
• Contractor option available at $45–$50 per hour.

Apply now

If you’re someone who takes ownership, delivers high-quality work, and enjoys making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.

Email executive.director@nzpsha.org.nz with a covering letter and CV.

Find out more about NZPSHA at www.nzpsha.org.nz and www.nzpsha26.nz.

NZPSHA is not an accredited employer, so cannot accept overseas applications. Valid applications will be accepted until 23 June.

About the Role

Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Association. The role is responsible for delivering the Association’s vision, supporting members, leading industry engagement, overseeing advocacy and standards-related activity, and ensuring the organisation continues to be a trusted and influential voice in the built environment. The successful candidate will be commercially astute, highly credible with stakeholders, and capable of leading a small organisation with clarity, energy and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Association’s strategy, priorities and annual work programme.
• Build strong relationships with members, the Board, regulators, industry bodies and key external stakeholders.
• Represent the Association as a credible and influential voice for the window, door and glass industry.
• Support the development and promotion of technical standards, industry guidance and compliance initiatives.
• Drive membership value, engagement and growth through relevant programmes, services and communication.
• Oversee the financial, operational and governance performance of the organisation.
• Lead a small team and external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes for members and the wider sector.
• Identify emerging industry issues and opportunities, and translate them into practical strategic action.
• Stakeholder engagement leading to growth of the membership, currently 430 businesses and related suppliers, and sustainability of the organisation in areas such as succession planning and digital enhancement.

Skills and Experience

• Proven senior executive leadership experience, ideally in a membership organisation, industry association, not-for-profit or relevant commercial sector.
• Proven strategic capability, with the confidence to deliver a national plan based around advocacy, lobbying and being the voice of the membership with government and council.
• Experience working with a Board and confidence operating in a governance-led environment.
• Commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, planning and organisational performance oversight.
• An understanding of the New Zealand building, manufacturing, construction, or related industry environment would be advantageous.
• Develop relationships with peer associations including Master Joiners, Master Builders, Certified Builders and the Australian Glass and Window Association.
• A keen interest in the use of technology and emerging AI tools for the betterment of the industry.

This is an opportunity to lead a respected national association that plays an important role in shaping standards, capability and confidence across the window, door and glass industry. You will be at the centre of industry collaboration, helping members respond to changing market, regulatory and technical demands while contributing to a better built environment for New Zealand.

Applications

To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role. Applications from senior leadership candidates at GM or CEO level with a passion for industry leadership, stakeholder engagement and organisational excellence are encouraged. This is a work-from-home set-up, with some national travel. Remuneration is by way of salary plus vehicle and expenses.

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A varied part-time role supporting New Zealand’s association sector

NZSAE is the association for associations in New Zealand. We support membership organisations through professional development, networking, events, resources, and sector leadership.

As NZSAE continues to grow, we are looking for a practical, organised, and reliable Administration and Operations Officer to support the day-to-day running of the organisation.

This is a hands-on and varied role, working closely with the Executive Director across administration, finance support, membership services, database management, event support, and general operations. It would suit someone who enjoys getting things done, is comfortable working across multiple systems, and understands the importance of good member service.

About the role

In this role, you will support the smooth operational running of NZSAE, including:

• day-to-day administration and office support
• Xero invoicing, payment tracking, and basic finance administration
• membership applications, renewals, and member enquiries
• maintaining accurate member and contact records within our database
• event registrations, attendee lists, name badges, and event administration
• support for webinars, meetings, conferences, and other NZSAE activities
• basic marketing and event material preparation, including social media graphics where required

This is a role where no two weeks will be exactly the same. At times, the work will be steady and process-driven; at other times, particularly around events, it will require flexibility, calmness, and the ability to work to deadlines.

About you

We are looking for someone who is professional, approachable, well organised, and confident working independently.

You will bring:

• strong administration and organisational skills
• excellent attention to detail
• confidence using Microsoft Office and online systems
• experience with Xero or finance administration
• the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• strong interpersonal and customer/member service skills
• a practical, hands-on approach

Experience working with a membership organisation, association, professional body, or similar member-based organisation in New Zealand is strongly preferred.

Eligibility to apply

Applicants must currently be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

NZSAE is not an accredited employer for this role and is unable to support visa applications, visa transfers, or offshore applications.

Why join NZSAE?

This is an opportunity to be part of a growing organisation that is helping strengthen associations and membership organisations across New Zealand.

You will work closely with the Executive Director and have real involvement across the organisation’s operations, member services, events, and sector activities.

This role may appeal to someone who has worked in or alongside a membership organisation and is looking for a flexible, part-time role where they can make a practical contribution.

Recruitment process

Applications will be received directly by NZSAE. The recruitment process will be independently supported and reviewed by McLaren Recruitment, providing an external and objective review as part of the shortlisting process.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to:

info@nzsae.org.nz

A full position description can be downloaded here

Applications should outline your previous experience working with a membership organisation, association, professional body, or similar member-based organisation in New Zealand.

Applications close: Tuesday 5:00pm 9 June 2026

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and NZSAE reserves the right to progress suitable candidates before the closing date.