Join the Board of Oxfam Aotearoa – Drive Pacific and Global Justice from Aotearoa
Manaaki moana, manaaki whenua, manaaki tāngata, haere whakamua.
Care for the oceans, care for the land, care for the people, moving into the future.
Oxfam Aotearoa is seeking to appoint up to two new Trustees to its Board. These are remunerated roles with an initial three-year term.
The critical role for us to fill is that of Treasurer, with our long-serving current Treasurer reaching her maximum 9-year term and needing to leave the Board. In this space, we seek a qualified accountant who has experience in financial management and accounting. The role of Treasurer chairs the FRAC Committee of the Board and provides strategic oversight to the Board on financial matters.
About Oxfam Aotearoa
Oxfam is a worldwide development organisation that mobilises the power of people against injustice. At Oxfam Aotearoa (OAo), our work challenges the underlying causes of poverty and inequality through long-term development programmes, advocacy, and emergency response.
To learn more about our work and impact, see our:
About the Role
The primary role of the Board is to ensure that Oxfam Aotearoa serves the needs of its partners, donors, staff, and other stakeholders with honesty, openness, and accountability.
As a member of the Oxfam Aotearoa Board, you will help guide the organisation’s strategic direction, ensure strong oversight of its work and finances, and keep the organisation aligned with its mission and values—locally and globally.
We are entering a new strategic period focused on climate justice and gender justice, and are seeking Trustees who are passionate about social change and committed to this kaupapa.
We are especially seeking applicants with:
Previous governance or board experience
Treasurer or financial management skills
Executive Management experience
Experience in impact investing
Lived or professional experience within Pasifika or Māori communities
A passion for global equity and willingness to serve as a haumi to tangata whenua in Aotearoa.
We welcome applications from across Aotearoa and are also open to regional candidates who can bring a Pacific perspective to our governance.
Board Commitment
Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term, with the option to renew for up to two further terms.
The Board meets at least quarterly, with committee meetings held quarterly
🗓 Applications close Friday, 3 October 2025
📅 Interviews will take place the week of 13 October 2025
To make an application or for more information, please contact the Board Secretary:
📧 virginia.cattell@oxfam.org.nz
📱 +64 21 402 080
To learn more about the board see our Board Manual