UnionAID is seeking an energetic and organised Programme Coordinator to help deliver our Mindanao Young Leaders Programme (MinYLP). This is a unique opportunity to support the next generation of civil society leaders from Mindanao in the Philippines, as part of an international development programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
About the Role
As a Programme Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the Young Leaders Programme Manager and a job-share colleague to ensure the smooth running of the MinYLP. Your focus will be on event management, logistics, and administration—supporting young leaders as they journey through a hybrid programme of online learning and a 12-week residential in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Key responsibilities include:
- Organising and delivering events such as welcome dinners, ceremonies, workshops, trips outside of Wellington and extra-curricular activities
- Supporting the coordination of contributors, learning visits, and other curriculum related activities
- Supporting programme logistics, onboarding, and health & safety planning
- Contributing to communications – photographing events, preparing content, and sharing updates
- Supporting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes
- Building strong relationships with UnionAID staff, the MinYLP programme team, volunteers, university partners, host families, mentors, and the young leaders themselves
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in administration and event management (ideally in non-government or education settings)
- Skilled at managing a diverse workload and meeting deadlines
- Confident with digital tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, remote working technologies)
- A strong communicator with cross-cultural experience
- Passionate about international development and committed to UnionAID’s values
- Positive, adaptable, and collaborative, with a genuine interest in supporting rangatahi
- Experience in workshop facilitation, communications, or design is an advantage
- Knowledge of the Mindanao context or willingness to learn is important
- An understanding of te ao Māori and a commitment to collective values are highly valued
About UnionAID
UnionAID is a registered charity and international development agency officially recognised by MFAT, which successfully undertakes development projects in the Asia Pacific including capacity building programmes for young civil society leaders. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and overall management responsibility is with the Executive Director who is based in Wellington.
The Young Leaders Programmes aim to develop networks of highly skilled young leaders in Mindanao, Eastern Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos, by improving the knowledge and skills of selected young people working in civil society organisations. Through developing the capacity of young civil society leaders, the programme will contribute to the longer-term peace and sustainable development of these regions. The programmes build a strong network of young leaders across a range of locations, ethnicities and religions.
Values – Ngā Mātāpono:
Our core values – Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Tika and Toitū te mahi – shape our kaupapa and how we do our work.
- Kotahitanga – We build partnerships that encourage collective action, pursue consensus decision making and enable capacity building to achieve common goals.
- Manaakitanga – We uphold human rights and champion labour rights, ensuring that every individual is treated with respect and dignity in ways that are mana enhancing.
- Tika – We uphold the principles of fairness and justice, including the Code of Ethics, in our work.
- Toitū te mahi – We promote the four principles of sustainability – human, environmental, social and economic.
As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a safe environment to provide equal opportunities for all, while openly encouraging underrepresented groups to join us.
How to Apply
Apply via Seek submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Part-time (30 hours/week), Fixed Term – Wellington – $46,800–$49,140 (for 30 hours)
Start date: July 2025
Applications close: 27 June 2025
