Challenge 2000 is looking for a visionary leader with a passion for social justice and youth development to be its CEO, to lead our highly effective youth development, community and family/whanau social work agency. Ko wai te whanau nei – Who is Challenge 2000? For 36 years, Challenge 2000 has been dedicated to empowering young people and families, particularly those facing significant challenges and adversity. Our mission is to create positive change, foster resilience, and promote social justice, social responsibility and personal dignity. "Love works" is at the centre of Challenge's charism, and we operate as a whanau. Based in the historic Challenge House in Johnsonville, Wellington the Challenge 2000 whanau of 40 staff delivers services in communities, schools, and youth houses - wherever there is need - primarily throughout the Wellington region but including project work throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. Challenge 2000 is a trusted provider of government funded support for young people and also delivers a wide range of community-based therapeutic, crisis and welfare services funded by charitable donations. Mo te turanga – About the role The Challenge 2000 CEO will bring heart to the role and be an inclusive leader with a clear, strategic, holistic perspective and have an innovative approach to organisational growth that gives life to the Challenge 2000 charism. With well-honed relationship management skills, you will lead the Challenge 2000 whanau to implement our strategic goals including growing Challenge 2000's visibility in the community; holding the Challenge 2000 charism, demonstrating leadership to create community and form connections, supporting the ongoing delivery of effective youth and family development programmes and strengthening and supporting the sustainability of the organisation. At a practical level, you will work with the Board to evolve and implement the strategic direction, provide future-focused insights that drive new thinking, and oversee the optimal development and promotion of all Challenge 2000's activities and programmes with the support of the Challenge 2000 whanau. Your relationship with the Board will be critical, and you will operate on a 'no surprises' basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to Challenge 2000's future. We are looking for an empathetic leader who inspires confidence in others, welcomes all perspectives and views and can ensure Challenge 2000 delivers efficiently and effectively for the people and communities we serve. Essential Skills knowledge and experience Lived commitment to and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a sound understanding of tikanga Maori. A strong commitment to youth and family well-being and bringing about positive change in a wide range of diverse communities. Proven knowledge of and experience in the social services sectors. Senior leadership experience working in government, community sectors or NGO environments. A consultative, collaborative and open style with a flexible and transparent approach. Expertise in developing and sustaining key strategic relationships. Significant strategic planning, performance management skills and experience. Exceptional levels of business and financial acumen, with sound knowledge of quality improvement and risk management principles and practices. Strong people leadership, mentoring and coaching skill sets and proven capability to empower and enhance the mana of others. Special Requirements: Applicants for this role must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand for at least 5 years. #J-18808-Ljbffr