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Oxfam: What She Makes Campaign Lead

Posted on 27 February 2023

Oxfam Aotearoa are looking for a passionate and experienced Campaign Lead - Economic and Gender Justice for their What She Makes Campaign.

This is a 12-month fixed term position to cover maternity leave, expected to begin Mid-April.

Based in Wellington

Salary: $75,457 (or more dependent on experience)

The organisation

Oxfam Aotearoa are a NZ charity, connected to a world-wide Oxfam movement, that challenges the global inequalities that push people into poverty and injustice. 

Oxfam offers you a great opportunity to take your career to the next level in an international NGO that has national and global reach. Every day they work to live their values of māia courage, manaaki caring connections, and tika justice. At Oxfam, they believe in a just, inclusive, sustainable world for everyone, now and for future generations. They invite you to help us challenge the climate crisis, gender discrimination and unjust economies.

The role

Situated within the International Development Directorate, the Campaign Lead - Economic and Gender Justice will:

  • Build, implement, monitor and evaluate the What She Makes Campaign, with support from across the organisation.
  • Work alongside partners and communities to actively facilitate and inspire collective action for climate, gender and economic justice.
  • Drive external engagement with the global Oxfam network, other living wage-focused organisations, and corporate brands.
  • Inspire and mobilise new and existing supporters to get the legislation, policies & practices that contribute to global justice.

This job is packed full of purpose and meaning. Oxfam Aotearoa values commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori. Their kaupapa celebrates diversity and welcomes those who know what it means to challenge injustice. Those from the Pacific diaspora based in Aotearoa are particularly encouraged to apply, as they work across the Pacific.

The ideal candidate

  • You are highly organised, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
  • You have experience in campaigning, mobilising and/or advocacy, preferably including some private sector influencing experience.
  • Experience in leading campaign strategy research and analysis, creation, implementation and evaluation, particularly using digital tactics.
  • You can communicate complex policy issues clearly and concisely, for a variety of audiences across a variety of channels.
  • Project management skills, including the ability to manage people, processes and funding to achieve an agreed goal to a high standard within deadlines.
  • You are committed to building a world where everyone thrives, everywhere.
  • Knowledge of, and a keen interest in, global gender, economic and climate justice is a must for this role
  • You have a relevant tertiary level qualification.

Apply now

The successful candidate will be based at the Oxfam office in central Te-Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington (preferred location, Auckland may be considered). The role attracts a salary of $75,457 (or more dependent on experience). 

Applications closing date: Sunday, 5th March at 5pm

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon after this date. 

Apply here

See full job description here: What She Makes Lead JD

 

Note: Only candidates currently living in NZ with the right to work in New Zealand need apply. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and will be subject to additional screening checks, which will include criminal record and medical checks. 

We are committed to preventing and challenging any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, bullying, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through honouring our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that we recruit only those who share and demonstrate our values. 

Oxfam Aotearoa values inclusion and welcomes diversity in the workplace.