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Executive Director

• Lead the national professional body for audiologists and audiometrists
• Drive strategy, advocacy and standards in a self-regulated health profession
• Home-based role with national influence

About the Role 

The New Zealand Audiological Society (NZAS) is the professional body representing more than 900 audiologists and audiometrists across Aotearoa New Zealand. NZAS promotes excellence in ear, hearing and balance health care through leadership, advocacy, and the setting of professional and ethical standards.

As the peak professional body for audiology, NZAS develops scopes of practice, professional standards and competency frameworks, maintains a member register, and supports continuing education and certification processes. It works with government and sector partners to advance equitable access to hearing health care.

Reporting to the Executive Council via the President, the Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the effectiveness, sustainability and credibility of NZAS. You will partner closely with the Board, lead a small remote team, and deliver the strategic plan while strengthening the Society’s regulatory, advocacy and member leadership role nationally.

This is a broad and influential position spanning governance support, professional standards oversight, stakeholder engagement and organisational sustainability at an important time of professional standards review and digital modernisation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead development and implementation of the NZAS strategic plan
• Provide high-quality governance advice, reporting and policy support to the Executive Council
• Oversee financial management, operational systems and membership services
• Lead self-regulatory functions including professional standards, scopes of practice and competency frameworks
• Represent NZAS with government, sector stakeholders and industry partners
• Strengthen communications, member engagement and public profile
• Embed NZAS’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi across policy and practice
• Progress key initiatives including the Certificate of Clinical Competence review and digital platform upgrades
• Strengthen financial sustainability, identifying new revenue opportunities while maintaining disciplined stewardship

What We’re Looking For

• Proven strategic leadership experience in a professional association, membership organisation or similar environment
• Strong experience working with governance boards and committees
• Demonstrated financial stewardship capability
• Experience in regulatory, credentialing or professional standards environments (desirable)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice
• Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including in remote environments

Health, allied health or relevant sector experience will be advantageous.

Why Join NZAS?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of a respected national professional body and influence ear, hearing and balance health care in Aotearoa New Zealand.

You will enjoy the flexibility of a home-based role while leading meaningful strategic work with national impact.

To find out more about NZAS, visit audiology.org.nz .

How to Apply

Apply with your CV and a cover letter addressed to Kirsty McLaren by Friday 8 March 2026.

A position description is available at

this link  or visit mclaren.co.nz.

For enquiries call 04 499 1069.

Once applications close, shortlisting will commence and may take up to two weeks. Applicants will be contacted during this period.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Working collaboratively to ensure member services are delivered professionally at all times (including providing back-up support when required)
• Responding to member enquiries regarding events
• Supporting event planning, delivery and post-event evaluation
• Reporting on satisfaction levels and event outcomes
• Leading the planning and delivery of the national conference
• Liaising with suppliers to maintain strong operational relationships and ensure accurate promotional information

While the role carries clear accountabilities, all team members contribute to delivering services to members. The Events & Marketing Lead/Advisor is not expected to work directly with Executive Committee members (unless they are directly involved in ECC events).

Specific Accountabilities

Responsibility	Accountability	Key Outcomes / KPI
Professional Development & Member Events	Planning, coordination, promotion and reporting of professional development programmes and events.	Feedback tracked and reported; promotion delivered to agreed timelines; event coordination delivered effectively.
National Conference Lead	Overall event lead including programme development, ticketing, stakeholder liaison, sponsorship packages and budget tracking.	Positive survey feedback; timely and professional communications; budget oversight maintained.
Marketing & Promotion	Full accountability for professional and timely promotion of events and activities.	Registrations meet targets; promotions delivered on time; cancellations minimised; pricing compliant with policy.
Stakeholder Relations	Professional engagement with members, suppliers, partners and sector organisations.	ECC represented professionally; partnerships supported as required.
New Event & Initiative Development	Development of new events and initiatives aligned with ECC strategy and brand.	Satisfaction rates above 4/5; events commercially sustainable; new initiatives strengthen market position.
Other Duties	Other responsibilities as directed by the CEO.	As required.

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Programme Director

Help shape a better future for tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa.

The Programme Director provides leadership to a values-driven membership organisation, collectively responsible for child health innovation, implementation, and the delivery of contracts that align with strategic direction, with a focus on medium- to long-term outcomes.

This role is pivotal in strengthening Te Tiriti o Waitangi–led practice, embedding equity, and championing Te Ao Māori across PSNZ systems, decision-making, and national programmes that impact tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau.

Working in close partnership with the President, Chair(s) of the Child and Youth Health National Clinical Network, Māori Director, Executive Team, and Clinical Network leaders, you will help shape meaningful, enduring change across the child and youth health system in Aotearoa.

About us

The Paediatric Society of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Mātai Arotamariki o Aotearoa (PSNZ) is a not-for-profit membership organisation that recognises the special health and developmental needs of tamariki and rangatahi. The Society’s purpose is to promote effective policies and practices that eliminate health inequities in Aotearoa and prioritise tamariki Māori.

Established in 1947, PSNZ has a long history in New Zealand. Membership includes nurses, medical practitioners, allied health professionals, managers, purchasers/commissioners, and public servants involved in child health policy. This multidisciplinary approach strengthens representation and diversity. Current membership includes approximately 700 individuals.

PSNZ is supported by an administration team and role-specific contractors who report to the Programme Director. The organisation operates across two core areas: membership services and the delivery of funded contracts.

Several Special Interest Groups (SIGs) informally network to promote health improvement for tamariki and rangatahi and influence national policy. Clinical Networks and SIGs partner with key stakeholders, including whānau with lived experience, to deliver contracts, promote best practice, provide health professional education, and contribute to submissions and policy change.

About the role

This role is approximately 0.5 FTE (16–24 hours per week), with an aim to average 20 hours per week over the year. It is a work-from-home position, with opportunities to attend face-to-face meetings and conferences as required.

As a member of the PSNZ Executive Team, you will hold leadership and operational management accountabilities, including:

• Leading delivery of PSNZ’s Strategic Plan, with a strong focus on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and improved outcomes for tamariki Māori
• Promoting and modelling PSNZ values across all programmes and relationships
• Identifying emerging strategic issues and supporting Executive and governance groups with advice and options
• Supporting the sustainability and growth of PSNZ contracts and programmes
• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary contractor team (administration, communications, programme support)
• Fostering a collaborative, innovative, and values-led working environment
• Ensuring agreed work plans, policies, and operational processes are developed, reviewed, and delivered
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, including the Ministry of Health and Te Whatu Ora
• Working closely with clinical leaders, governance groups, SIG Chairs, and partner organisations
• Representing PSNZ with credibility to external organisations, media, and the public where appropriate
• Providing oversight of budgets, financial reporting, and audit requirements
• Managing contracts, reporting obligations, and risk across PSNZ programmes
• Ensuring efficient, equitable, and culturally safe business processes
• Supporting continuous improvement of systems, reporting, and infrastructure

About you

You are an experienced senior leader who can balance strategic vision with practical delivery. You build trust easily, communicate clearly, and are confident working across complex, multidisciplinary environments. Your skills and experience will include:

• Significant experience in a comparable senior leadership role
• Proven experience working across the health sector with multiple stakeholders
• Strong leadership, influencing, and relationship-building capability
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen, including contract management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Ao Māori
• A growth mindset with openness to learning and development

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to work nationally, from home, influencing how Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity are embedded across child and youth health systems. You will be part of a committed, values-driven organisation working towards our shared vision:

“Tamariki in Aotearoa flourish in health and wellness.”

To learn more, visit www.paediatrics.org.nz or contact trish@hallconsulting.org.

To apply

Please apply via SEEK no later than 14 February 2026.
Applications sent directly to email addresses may not be considered due to the expected volume of interest.