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Operations and Engagement Manager
IOperations and Engagement Manager
$70,720 - $80,720 a year
Full time
About 14 hours ago, from seek.co.nz
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Seeking Operations and Engagement Manager
Full-time permanent employment: 40 hours
$70,720 - 80,720 salary range dependent on experience
Budget for professional development and external supervision, wellbeing allowance, working from home allowance and remote working options.
Location: Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
InsideOUT Kōaro are seeking an Operations and Engagement manager for our organisation which works to create safer schools and communities for LGBTQI+ and takatāpui young people.
As InsideOUT Kōaro’s Operations and Engagement Manager, you will oversee and support our National Operations team to maintain our daily organisational processes and deliver against our annual plan and strategy.
You will assist the Managing Director and the Board with responsibilities to the wider InsideOUT Kōaro team through arranging organisation-wide professional development opportunities, supporting the development of policies and processes and health and safety compliance.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
Direct management and support of our Communications Coordinator, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, Funding and Finance Coordinator, Schools Campaign Coordinator and Shift Hui Coordinator (4 permanent staff, 1 part-time contractor)
Supporting recruitment, hiring, induction, professional development, performance reviews and exit interviews for your team members
Coordinate organisation-wide professional development, with support from relevant staff where applicable
Assist in HR processes, including helping the organisation’s processes remain legally compliant, and ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed.
Oversee operational processes, including assisting with our audit and ensuring we are meeting deadlines for applications, reportbacks, payroll and external payments.
Take part in relevant training, meetings or other tasks to support InsideOUT’s journey towards continuing to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Support InsideOUT and your team to deliver on the annual plan and strategic plan
Support the establishment of processes and procedures to help the organisation work effectively.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Strong knowledge of rainbow communities and the challenges facing rangatahi in schools, including those at the intersections of different minority experiences
Strong understanding of intersectionality, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori and ability to put this into practice
Commitment to InsideOUT Kōaro’s responsibility to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work
Management or leadership experience, ideally in a community setting
Able to self manage and take initiative
Administrative skills, in particular using digital tools such as Xero, Google Suite, Zoom, Salesforce or other CMR/database systems
Time management skills
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent people skills, emotional intelligence, good judgement, ability to be calm and discrete, ability to respond effectively to feedback and deliver feedback
Experience with stakeholder engagement/external relationship building
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Desired:
Experience with financial administration HR tasks
A proven ability to motivate and inspire staff
Experience with written reporting on your work
Experience writing policies or process guidelines
Familiarity with youth work in Aotearoa
InsideOUT is a growing organisation that works to support youth, whānau, schools, community groups, youth services, government agencies and other relevant organisations to provide safer schools and communities for rainbow young people. More information about the organisation is available on our website: insideout.org.nz
Applications close at midnight Sunday 27th of October 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact: @insideout.org.nz
InsideOUT is an inclusive employer and we value diversity. Applications will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexuality, physical or mental ability.
IOperations and Engagement Manager
$70,720 - $80,720 a year
Full time
About 14 hours ago, from seek.co.nz
View or apply for job
Open in new tab
Seeking Operations and Engagement Manager
Full-time permanent employment: 40 hours
$70,720 - 80,720 salary range dependent on experience
Budget for professional development and external supervision, wellbeing allowance, working from home allowance and remote working options.
Location: Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
InsideOUT Kōaro are seeking an Operations and Engagement manager for our organisation which works to create safer schools and communities for LGBTQI+ and takatāpui young people.
As InsideOUT Kōaro’s Operations and Engagement Manager, you will oversee and support our National Operations team to maintain our daily organisational processes and deliver against our annual plan and strategy.
You will assist the Managing Director and the Board with responsibilities to the wider InsideOUT Kōaro team through arranging organisation-wide professional development opportunities, supporting the development of policies and processes and health and safety compliance.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
Direct management and support of our Communications Coordinator, Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator, Funding and Finance Coordinator, Schools Campaign Coordinator and Shift Hui Coordinator (4 permanent staff, 1 part-time contractor)
Supporting recruitment, hiring, induction, professional development, performance reviews and exit interviews for your team members
Coordinate organisation-wide professional development, with support from relevant staff where applicable
Assist in HR processes, including helping the organisation’s processes remain legally compliant, and ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed.
Oversee operational processes, including assisting with our audit and ensuring we are meeting deadlines for applications, reportbacks, payroll and external payments.
Take part in relevant training, meetings or other tasks to support InsideOUT’s journey towards continuing to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Support InsideOUT and your team to deliver on the annual plan and strategic plan
Support the establishment of processes and procedures to help the organisation work effectively.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Strong knowledge of rainbow communities and the challenges facing rangatahi in schools, including those at the intersections of different minority experiences
Strong understanding of intersectionality, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori and ability to put this into practice
Commitment to InsideOUT Kōaro’s responsibility to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work
Management or leadership experience, ideally in a community setting
Able to self manage and take initiative
Administrative skills, in particular using digital tools such as Xero, Google Suite, Zoom, Salesforce or other CMR/database systems
Time management skills
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent people skills, emotional intelligence, good judgement, ability to be calm and discrete, ability to respond effectively to feedback and deliver feedback
Experience with stakeholder engagement/external relationship building
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Desired:
Experience with financial administration HR tasks
A proven ability to motivate and inspire staff
Experience with written reporting on your work
Experience writing policies or process guidelines
Familiarity with youth work in Aotearoa
InsideOUT is a growing organisation that works to support youth, whānau, schools, community groups, youth services, government agencies and other relevant organisations to provide safer schools and communities for rainbow young people. More information about the organisation is available on our website: insideout.org.nz
Applications close at midnight Sunday 27th of October 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact: @insideout.org.nz
InsideOUT is an inclusive employer and we value diversity. Applications will be considered regardless of ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexuality, physical or mental ability.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Operations and Engagement Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
