Posted on 15 December 2025
This exciting opportunity is part of World Vision New Zealand’s movement to drive greater impact for children through bold public advocacy and justice initiatives. We’re using smart campaigning strategies and creative storytelling to influence systems that affect the most vulnerable.
Join us in using your voice, strategy and influence to make a real difference.
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:
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Shaping laws and policies that change the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.
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Mobilising public action through campaigns that influence decision-makers.
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Bringing compelling advocacy stories to life through media and digital channels.
The Opportunity
As the Advocacy Campaigns & Policy Advisor, you will lead the development and implementation of powerful advocacy campaigns and strategic communications that inspire action and influence change. From Parliament to social media, your voice will help position World Vision New Zealand as a leading advocate for children.
Key Focus Areas
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Lead and implement multi-channel advocacy campaigns that influence law and policy change.
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Craft compelling messages and communications for public, media, and supporter mobilisation.
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Develop campaign narratives, supporter journeys, and digital mobilisation tools.
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Build and nurture strong relationships with MPs, government officials, and key partners.
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Draft submissions, opinion pieces, and provide advocacy content for a range of media.
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Work cross-functionally with marketing and engagement teams to ensure advocacy alignment.
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Support and guide youth ambassadors and supporter engagement for public mobilisation.
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Represent World Vision at events, in media, and with strategic stakeholders.
This is your opportunity to join a passionate, purpose-driven team at World Vision New Zealand, relentlessly committed to creating meaningful change for children. Each day, you’ll help amplify voices that need to be heard. Each night, you’ll know you made a real difference.
About You
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3–5 years’ experience in public advocacy, campaigns, public policy, or communications.
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Excellent writing skills with proven ability to communicate policy and research clearly.
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Skilled in digital campaign tools, supporter mobilisation and engagement strategies.
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Confident building relationships and representing an organisation publicly and in media.
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Strong project management and cross-team collaboration experience.
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Background in international development or humanitarian advocacy is advantageous.
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Tertiary qualification in communications, public policy, or related field.
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Current eligibility to work in New Zealand
Why World Vision?
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of New Zealand’s most loved purpose-driven brands through a period of bold transformation. You’ll join a global partnership known for impact innovation, where your ideas can influence strategy and scale impact across borders.
Here, purpose meets performance — and leadership means legacy.
We offer unique benefits that are aligned to who we are as an organisation and our people.
• You’ll be a part of creating positive change in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children.
• 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).
• 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
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Based in Penrose, Auckland
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Full-Time, Permanant position. 37.5hrs per week.
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Hybrid work
Eligibility
To be eligible for this role you must have current entitlement to work in New Zealand.
Apply Now
If you’re driven to seek justice, passionate about child rights, and ready to make your mark in advocacy and policy, we’d love to hear from you. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and police vetting.
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 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.
For more information, please contact chris.benadie@worldvision.org.nz. Alternatively, click Apply Now through the Seek Website to submit your application. Applications will close on 9th January 2026.
Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.