Office and Administration Manager

Make a difference where leadership and purpose meet.
Orphans Aid International (OAI) has been bringing hope and transformation to vulnerable children and families since 2004. Founded by Sue and Carl van Schreven, the organisation's work spans Eastern Europe, Africa and beyond, helping to change lives through compassion, orphan care, family strengthening, education, and direct aid.
 

OAI has recently relocated its New Zealand base of operations to Christchurch, bringing the organisation into an exciting new chapter. This role will be the operational anchor for OAI's Christchurch base, leading a small, purpose-driven team and ensuring that systems, people and projects run smoothly day to day.
  
This is a broad, hands-on role spanning leadership, coordination and relationship management. You will support staff and volunteers, oversee administrative functions, donor engagement and fundraising activity, while maintaining strong financial and compliance practices.
 
Working closely with founders Sue and Carl van Schreven, you will bring structure, stability and connection to the New Zealand operation, enabling them to focus on international programmes while ensuring everything at home runs with care and consistency.
 
 
What you'll bring

• Proven experience in operations, administration and team leadership
• Confidence working across finance, systems and compliance
• A hands-on, practical approach with the ability to get things done
• Strong relationship-building skills across teams, volunteers and stakeholders
• A genuine alignment with OAI's purpose and values

If you're ready to combine operational excellence with purpose and compassion and to help a respected New Zealand charity grow its reach, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Heather Ewing at Bishop Associates on (03) 2650 667, via email heather@bishopassociates.co.nz.

We'd love to know if you are a current supporter of OAI so please be sure to let us know in your covering letter!
 
You can also visit www.bishopassociates.co.nz to learn more about how we support purpose-led organisations across Aotearoa.