Part-time 20 - 30 hours per week, Central Wellington

Are you passionate about young people developing their potential and contributing fully in the community?

The Todd Foundation is a charitable family trust providing funding to community organisations nationwide, and the Youth Development Advisor's role is to help maximise our contribution to young people and their families / whanau. This role has become available because our current Youth Development Advisor, Wainui, is relocating out of Wellington with her family.

The role includes:

* Researching social issues relevant to young people and understanding the social sector
* Making thoughtful funding recommendations based on the above
* Working alongside grantees to help maximise impact and to collect and apply what is learned

We need a team player with can-do attitude who has:

* In-depth experience in the community sector, particularly in working with young people and their families / whanau
* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
* Proven experience in at least one of the following: Programme Management, Tikanga Maori, Grant-making, Policy Analysis, Evaluation, Research.

We offer: a small close-knit team, flexible part-time hours, work that is challenging, enjoyable and offers constant learning, excellent conditions and benefits, central city location, and the opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our young people. Salary is negotiable but likely to be the part-time equivalent of $60 - 75K, ie $30k - $55k plus bonus and benefits depending on hours and experience.

Interested? You can learn more about the Todd Foundation from this website and download the Job description for the Youth Development Advisor here. If you have any questions, please contact Kate on 04 931 6036. To apply, please email info@toddfoundation.org.nz with

* Your CV
* A covering letter or email stating a) why you are interested in the position and b) why you think you would be good at this role.

Closing date: Sunday August 15, 2010