Chief Executive: Visionary Leader for Youth Wellbeing

Tokomairiro High School; Otago; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the next chapter of its journey across New Zealand. The role requires visionary leadership, strong governance experience, and the ability to secure opportunities and build powerful partnerships.

You will guide the organisation in health and wellbeing services for rangatahi and whānau, ensuring sustainability and impact. Reporting to the Board, you will shape strategy, foster iwi relationships, and act as the public voice for ADL, promoting

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, cultural and operational leadership to ADL.
• Lead implementation of long-term vision and strategy.
• Build regional and national influence through partnerships.
• Champion innovation, service development and collaborations with iwi, funders and government agencies.
• Foster an inclusive, values-driven culture and ensure financial sustainability.

Skills

Governance

Strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Communication

Advocacy

Financial leadership

Partnership development

Change management

Job description

ADL is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the next chapter of its journey across New Zealand. The role requires visionary leadership, strong governance experience, and the ability to secure opportunities and build powerful partnerships.

You will guide the organisation in health and wellbeing services for rangatahi and whānau, ensuring sustainability and impact. Reporting to the Board, you will shape strategy, foster iwi relationships, and act as the public voice for ADL, promoting