Careers

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (previously New Zealand AIDS Foundation) has been at the forefront of HIV prevention in Aotearoa for nearly 40 years.

With the same passion as those who have come before us, we’re continuing to work hard to prevent HIV transmission, reduce stigma, and maximise the wellbeing of those most affected. Through our community engagement, behaviour-change marketing campaigns, testing, and therapeutic support services, we reach people across the country.

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and driven team that is committed to biculturalism and is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or age.

Below are our current vacancies: 

Chief Executive Officer

Permanent, Full-time, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

The Chief Executive role is essential to ensuring that BFA continues to lead the fight against HIV and its associated challenges whilst supporting the lifelong hauora of the rainbow and takatāpui community.

This role provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight to advance the Foundation’s mission, while cultivating a culture of inclusion, innovation, and partnership.

The Chief Executive will develop the partner framework of the Foundation, adeptly manage change transformation and be also focus on the capability-building of the organisation. The Chief Executive will also ensure that the Foundation remains financially resilient, operationally effective, and socially impactful.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for an experienced leader to take the organisation to its next stage of development and continue the legacy of Bruce Burnett into the future.

Key attributes you will bring are:

• A strong track-record in successful transformation demonstrating authentic engagement in the process
• Partnerships and advocacy strength
• Commercial and financial acumen combined with a deep compassion for whānau 
• Strategic planning ability
• Significant experience in organisational leadership
• Effective relationship management and networking skills with a deep commitment to building stakeholder, whānau and community relationships
• Awareness of the challenges currently facing the rainbow and takatāpui community
• A genuine affinity for BFA’s vision and mission
• A calm and collaborative style

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high performing and driven team, is committed to biculturalism and is an equal opportunities employer. Burnett Foundation serves all people regardless of sexual and gender identity, age, background or religious belief.

To find out more, please get in touch with David Hammond on +64 27 444 6368 for a confidential chat.

Applications close 21 February 2025.

For a copy of the candidate brief, please email [email protected]

Pou Māori | Senior Māori Advisor

Permanent, Part-time (22.5 hours per week), Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Tina te tukutuku o te rangi

Tina te whānuitanga o te rangi

Ka piki, ka heke, ka topa, ka rere, tēnā koutou katoa rau rangatira mā.

Tuatahi me aro ki ō tātou tini aituā kua ngaro atu i te tirohanga kanohi, ka mihi ake.

Rātou ki a rātou, tātou te hunga ora ki a tātou.

Heoi anō, he karanga tēnei ki ērā o koutou tērā pea e hiahia ana ki tēnei tūranga mahi me ōna āhuatanga. Kei raro nei ētahi kupu whakamārama me te rārangi o ngā kōrero hāngai. Whakapiri mai, whakatata mai. Ka mutu, e mihi atu ana ki a koutou me ō koutou whānau i tēnei wāhanga o te tau. 

Mā ngā atua Māori tātou e manaaki, e tiaki huri noa tēnā koutou, kia ora huihui mai tātou katoa.

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, kei aku whakatamarahi ki te rangi.

Tēnā koutou, Tēnā koutou, Tēnā koutou katoa

Are you passionate about building and strengthening relationships and upholding Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga? Do you want to work together towards eliminating new HIV transmissions and support better sexual health outcomes for takatāpui and rainbow whānau in Aotearoa? 

Te āhua o Te Tūrunga - The nature of the position

Through a co-design process and talking to connected whānau, they have recently developed the Rautaki Māori. They are now working hard to build capability and capacity to better engage with Māori, to critique current practices and adapt accordingly. This role is a rare opportunity to shape and influence this mahi. Burnett Foundation Aotearoa are committed to seeing Māori represented throughout the organisation and to be the example of ‘what good looks like’ when working for and with Māori.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role will be pivotal in shaping and implementing this strategy by:

• Providing strategic advice to guide the implementation of our Rautaki Māori.
• Leading and supporting relationship development with whānau, hapori, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations, and health providers.
• Lead and support initiatives across the organisation to lift our Māori cultural capability, to maintain and increase our use of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga.

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:

• A passionate advocate for Māori health and wellbeing, you will bring strong connections in Māori communities and demonstrated expertise in cultural capability building. 

We’re looking for someone who can also demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar senior role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in Te Reo Māori and in English, ideally a confident speaker of Te Reo Māori with a deep understanding and practise of Tikanga Māori.
• Ability to create opportunities through strong networks and stakeholder relationships.
• Established relationships with and experience engaging with Māori including iwi, hapū, Māori health organisations, government agencies and communities.
• Proven influencing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of policies and training programmes.
• Proven coach and mentor across different levels of experience.
• Ability to manage competing demands and expectations, to organise work effectively.
• Demonstrated involvement with, understanding of and commitment to Takatāpui communities in Aotearoa.
•  Knowledge of sexual health issues and specific health issues facing Takatāpui.
• An in-depth knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Understanding of equity in public health.
• Experience in developing channels for improving health outcomes.
• Proven results, delivering innovation and success in complex environments.
• While not essential, it would be beneficial to also be able to demonstrate intersectional lived experience in our priority populations, knowledge of the public health or not-for-profit sector, and familiarity with restorative justice practices.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high performing and driven team who is committed to biculturalism and is an equal opportunities employer. The Foundation serves all people regardless of sexual and gender identity, age, background or religious belief and is committed to equitable outcomes for all. Bring your whole self to work as part of our inclusive and empowering team and honour the legacy of kaitiakitanga and work towards great outcomes for takatāpui and rainbow whānau in Aotearoa. 

For a full job description and application form, contact Heather Walker at Mana Recruitment for a confidential conversation now on (09) 632 1108 or email your updated CV and cover letter to Heather - [email protected]

Applications close Monday 10 February 2025.

Individual Giving Specialist

Permanent, Full-time, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi tēnā koutou katoa. Tēnā koutou i tēnei kaupapa whakahirahira, te whai kaimahi hou ki Burnett Foundation Aotearoa. Tēnā koutou katoa.

We’re looking for a creative, data-driven fundraiser to take our individual giving program to the next level. We have an ambitious growth plan, and we’re ready to invest the budget, resources, and support needed to make it happen.

In this key role, you’ll develop compelling fundraising campaigns, enhance donor journeys, and drive income growth—ensuring we can continue delivering vital services to the Rainbow and Takatāpui community.

One day, you’ll be crafting a powerful tax appeal, the next, you’ll be deep in data insights, testing the best way to grow our monthly giving program. You’ll work across digital, telemarketing, and face-to-face fundraising, constantly looking for ways to improve donor retention and lifetime value. You’ll have the freedom to test, learn, and grow—because we’re serious about scaling our impact.

This is a unique chance to apply your fundraising expertise in an organisation committed to making a difference. You’ll be responsible for delivering engaging fundraising campaigns, optimising supporter journeys, and using data insights to drive donor engagement and retention.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We’re looking for an amazing human who can demonstrate a commitment to deliver this mahi, alongside:

• Has a proven track record of delivering multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including F2F, Telemarketing email, and digital.
• Loves data-driven decision-making and is excited to test, optimise, and iterate.
• Is a strategic thinker, always looking for ways to improve donor acquisition and retention.
• Is proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once.
• Has strong storytelling and copy writing skills and can craft compelling fundraising appeals.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years experience in Individual Giving, Direct Marketing, or Digital Fundraising.
• Experience working with fundraising CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or equivalent) and email marketing platforms.
• Knowledge of donor segmentation, supporter journeys, and conversion optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills to track and improve fundraising performance.
• Understanding of HIV, sexual health issues, and specific health issues facing rainbow and takatāpui communities in Aotearoa New Zealand is a plus.
• Lived experience in one or more of our priority populations (men who have sex with men, people living with HIV, Māori, people from high HIV prevalence countries).

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

There are many benefits to this role, including:

• One week of additional paid employer holidays on top of the minimum four weeks annual leave and public holidays.
• A flexible working policy supporting your unique work-life balance needs, including potential for part-time remote work.
• Competitive starting salary of $79,000 with progression up to $94,000.
• Reimbursement for public transport fares and contribution to the purchase of a bike or micro-mobility device.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A fun, safe, empowering, and sex-positive work culture.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

We encourage applications from Takatāpui, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, Māori, trans and non-binary folks, and/or people from high HIV prevalence countries (our priority populations). We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

For any questions, please contact Francesca Seedhouse at [email protected]

Applications close Wednesday 5 March 2025.

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