National Advisor - New Zealand Boarding Schools Association - Hiring Fast - Part-Time

The National Advisor role presents a unique opportunity to drive the strategic and statutory objectives of the New Zealand Boarding Schools Association. This position calls for a strategic mindset, excellent relationship management skills, and a comprehensive understanding of New Zealand’s education context to significantly enhance boarding school standards and practices nationwide. 

Reporting to the  NZBSA Executive Committee, this is a permanent part time (30 hours per week) role.  The successful applicant will work from home and have the ability to undertake national travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic and Financial Management:

• Prepare the annual budget for executive approval and manage financial administration with timely reports and reconciliation using Xero. 
• Undertake all invoicing and reconciling 
• Ensure accurate financial reporting for NZBSA events, memberships, and sponsorship activities.
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Executive in relation to annual objectives and key performance indicators.

Marketing and Relationship Management:

• Oversee the publication of the 'Sign In' (year book/magazine), maintain the NZBSA website, and enhance the NZBSA brand nationally and internationally through effective social media use and participation in relevant conferences and sector engagement. 
• Manage sponsor relationships, including contract maintenance and the pursuit of new sponsorship agreements.

Member Services:

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to member schools, ensuring regular contact and fostering membership growth among non-member schools.
• Coordinate, promote and ensure quality delivery of professional learning and development opportunities for member schools
• Manage the NZBSA scholarship, service and awards programs.
• Promote and manage Tiaki Taiohi (online learning programme)

Event Management:

• Organize and oversee the NZBSA conferences, PLD days and online learning, ensuring meticulous planning from venue selection to post-event reviews.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, speaker arrangements, and sponsor interactions.

Executive Administration:

• Facilitate executive meetings, including minute-taking, agenda-setting, and travel arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with the constitution and legal obligations of the NZBSA.

Contact Leah McHaffie at [email protected] for further information.

Please apply via Seek and include your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. 

Applications close 9am Friday 31 May 2024.