About the Company:
A social impact organisation dedicated to improving access to social impact measurement for not-for-profit organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand. Their mission is to empower charities to optimise their social value through collaborative, cost-effective, and sector-wide approaches.
They have a bold vision - creating lasting, sector-wide impact through shared knowledge, insights, and collaboration. Currently, they partner with a peak body for youth development to pioneer a sector-wide approach to impact measurement for youth work. They’re also expanding into kaupapa Māori and Māori-led organisations.
About the Role:
The Impact Strategy Lead is a pivotal leadership role driving organisational vision and growth over the next three years.
You will:
- Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based impact frameworks and evaluations
- Guide stakeholder engagement, philanthropic partnerships, and sector advocacy
- Translate research into practical impact stories influencing policy, funding, and sector practice
- Build and strengthen relationships across charitable, philanthropic, and government sectors
- Mentor and lead a small team including SROI analysts and social impact associates
- Ensure work honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advances social value principles
Your visionary leadership, systems thinking, and expertise in social impact evaluation will help scale methodologies and amplify the voice of New Zealand’s not-for-profit sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor strategic plans aligned with organisational goals
- Lead sector-wide SROI reports and frameworks with partners and peak bodies
- Manage complex evaluation projects ensuring methodological rigour
- Design and conduct evaluations, including SROI and cost-benefit analyses
- Synthesize complex data into accessible reports and knowledge-sharing resources
- Build trusted relationships with donors, partners, government, and stakeholders
- Lead advocacy, public profile building, and represent at conferences and forums
- Manage and support teams and external experts delivering evaluations
- Provide strategic advice to management and Board of Trustees
- Contribute to revenue generation through grant and funding strategies
About You:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, public policy, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience in evaluation, research, or impact measurement
- Proven leadership managing teams and complex social impact projects
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including SROI experience
- Ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives and practical insights
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and social justice values
Desirable:
- Master’s or PhD in relevant fields
- Social Value accreditation Level 1 (or willingness to complete)
- Experience with kaupapa Māori or Māori-led organisations
- Familiarity with digital tools for knowledge sharing (Miro, Canva)
- Experience working in charity/not-for-profit and philanthropic sectors
What’s On Offer:
- A leadership role with significant sector impact and growth potential
- Flexible, primarily remote work arrangement
- A supportive, collaborative team environment with diverse expertise
- Commitment to your professional development, including social value accreditation
- A stable, funded 3-year fixed term with opportunity to influence NZ’s social impact landscape
Apply Now!
Join us and play a key role in shaping Aotearoa’s social impact measurement and evaluation sector.
If you have questions, please get in touch with Sarah Lewis on 027 221 0767 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…