Oceania Regional Conservation Leader & Fundraising Catalyst

The Nature Conservancy; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks an Oceania Lead to provide senior leadership and conservation strategy across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Based in one of these locations, you will guide country programs, fundraising and global collaboration, driving measurable conservation outcomes.

You will build partnerships with donors, governments and partners, while leading cross‑country teams to translate strategy into action and ensure sustainable impact across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of leadership experience in conservation or nonprofit.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead and manage a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal English; multilingualism desirable.
• Strong fundraising, donor stewardship and philanthropic relationship management.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences including donors and boards.
• Experience in major gift fundraising and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional leadership across Oceania and align country programs with Asia Pacific priorities.
• Lead Country Directors to deliver performance, accountability and collaboration in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
• Foster a One Conservancy approach, enabling cross-country integration and scaling of successful models.
• Engage with donors, governments, Indigenous communities, NGOs and media to raise profile and resources.
• Oversee governance, risk management and financial sustainability while strengthening systems.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Policy influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks an Oceania Lead to provide senior leadership and conservation strategy across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Based in one of these locations, you will guide country programs, fundraising and global collaboration, driving measurable conservation outcomes.

You will build partnerships with donors, governments and partners, while leading cross‑country teams to translate strategy into action and ensure sustainable impact across the