Area Coordination and Planning Lead

Area Coordination and Planning Lead

Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: West Coast, Nelson or Tasman

We welcome applications from candidates located across the West Coast, Nelson, or Tasman regions. This role requires flexibility to travel and provide support throughout the West Coast, Nelson, and Tasman areas.

About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga

In this role we are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in developing and leading cross functional teams and working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and contribute at a strategic level.
• Empathy with humanitarian causes.
• Able to manage conflict and proactively de-escalate challenging circumstances during a crisis and build and maintain positive relationships, with a broad range of people.
• Experience in complex and dynamic operating environments, including the ability to plan, capture and analyse data.
• Proven experience in collecting and interpreting data to take actionable steps to improve performance or meet goals.
• Comfort using a range of technology for collaboration and presenting information.
• Proven knowledge and experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We encourage you to apply for this role if you have (at least some of) these competencies:

• Subject matter expertise in planning and coordination and providing leadership to support our members with Area and National governance
• Plan and coordinate area activities in consultation with internal stakeholders undertaking monitoring, reporting and evaluation activities as required.
• Work with local stakeholders to capture, lessons and to manage improvements.
• Oversee and provide advice on the coordination and management of facilities/asset management and procurement activity in the area.
• Coordinate audits of capability, assets and standards and implement capability/performance enhancement plans to achieve required standards.

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

At New Zealand Red Cross, you'll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.

Our benefits include:

• Five weeks annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

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Please submit your application online, as we're unable to accept direct applications. Your application must include the following documentation:

• A recent copy of CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

• Passport

• Legal Right to Work In New Zealand

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 20/11/2025.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Michael Donoghue at 

Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.

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