About us
B Lab is a nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. We've become known for certifying B Corporations, which are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. B Lab Australia & Aotearoa supports the B Corp Movement, made up of Certified B Corporations or B Corps, in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
We create standards, policies, tools, and programs that shift the behavior, culture, and structural underpinnings of capitalism. Through this mahi we help companies around the world to balance profit with purpose. Together, we are shifting our global economy from a system that profits few to one that benefits all.
We won't stop until all business is a force for good.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, The Aotearoa Manager is responsible for growing awareness of the B Corp movement and nurturing the community of B Corps in Aotearoa. This role will focus on building and maintaining relationships, as well as helping to shape our future strategy and planning.
You'll engage with our community across the country and will be required to travel frequently. You'll also travel to Melbourne, Australia around four times per year (quarterly to spend time in person with the team).
Your key responsibilities will look a bit like this:
Relationship management – building connections with key stakeholders in New Zealand including the B Corp community, government, business leaders, the Maori and Pasifika business community, and other like-minded organisations.
Business development and lead generation – including exploring potential program partnerships, and actively promoting B Lab and the B Corp brand through presentations, events and media opportunities.
Provide input into our strategy – including supporting the development and implementation of plans, and providing guidance on engaging in the cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand, with a focus on meaningful engagements grounded in respect and trust with Maori and Pasifika communities.
Supporting, attending and presenting at events – including supporting the development of an events calendar in NZ, in partnership with our Events Manager.
About you
Relationship building is your superpower! You're highly collaborative, and love connecting with people. We're looking for someone who believes in what we do and how we do it. You'll bring a keen interest in corporate sustainability and a desire to work with a company that is making a positive impact.
What we will be looking for throughout the recruitment process:
Demonstrated leadership experience contributing to strategic growth
Ability to work autonomously and independently while staying connected to a remote team
Interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills
Business development skills
Analytical and research skills
Relationship and stakeholder management skills
Ability to understand and engage with government stakeholders
Well-developed presentation skills
Willingness to adapt & embrace change
We're keen to meet you We know we're doing better work for our communities if we have a diverse mix of people on our team. We want vibrancy, languages, cultures, experiences, and abilities to contribute to our team environment and bring diversity of thought. We welcome applications from all communities.
This is a remote position, with the opportunity to work from a co-working space. Our salary range starts from $120,000 FTE. However, we will take into consideration the expertise and experience you bring.
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