Job Description

Purpose

The scope of the Executive Officer role is wide, covering the administration, management and development of a viable national organisation, the establishment of Abbeyfield houses within New Zealand, and the implementation of the strategic and business plans within budgetary constraints.

The EO takes a leading role in implementing the strategic target to grow by one new Abbeyfield house a year, recently set by the national boards. There is scope to recruit additional part-time staffing resource to help achieve that goal, in an operations or development role.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Development: work with Abbeyfield Properties board and local Societies to lead the development and capital funding of new houses nationally
Financial and asset management and oversight: build and monitor national budgets, review and advise on local budgets, manage investments, liabilities and loans, and insurance policies for all entities
Advocacy: develop and maintain key strategic partnerships and a positive perception and awareness of Abbeyfield
Governance support, strategy: support and advise national boards including meeting administration; lead strategy development and business plan implementation.
Local Abbeyfield Society support and guidance: ensure local volunteers have comprehensive guidance through various channels
Compliance & risk management: ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, maintain risk register and risk oversight
Office and people management: build and lead a qualified team with a strong culture that values and respects local volunteers

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in relevant field, including legal, financial, business, housing or planning qualification.

Experience

Substantial management experience, a background in community or for purpose (not-for-profit) organisations especially community housing; experience in advocacy, public speaking, and / or project management, and writing funding applications.

About us

Abbeyfield is a leader in the provision of affordable rental housing for older people. As long-standing and respected registered Community Housing Provider, we are focused on reducing loneliness and isolation through group housing. We have established housing in 14 locations around New Zealand, with a strong pipeline of further developments led by our subsidiary Abbeyfield Properties. Abbeyfield New Zealand and all local entities are registered charities.

Organisation

Abbeyfield New Zealand Incorporated

Job Summary

Make a difference in the lives of older people and build Abbeyfield’s community housing footprint through strategic and operational leadership.

How to apply

Applicants must be permanent residents of New Zealand.

To apply, please email your CV with a cover letter by 2 May 2024.

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing, Other