Chief Executive

• Varied and rewarding strategic leadership role.
• Values-driven, people centric organisation.
• The head of a business and the heart of a charity.

 
Y Central exists to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. They do this by focusing on four pillars – Family, Developing Young People, Social Responsibility and Healthy Living. Their services are diverse and include Before School, After School, and Holiday Programmes, outdoors camps, community centres, sport and recreation and more.
 

Y Central is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through the next phase of development and ensure its future success and impact. As a social enterprise, Y Central is a unique blend of commerciality and for-purpose, so this role requires a senior leader with strong strategic vision and commercial acumen alongside a people-first approach.
 

This is a great role for a credible senior leader with energy who understands the bigger picture and thrives on the challenge of finding innovative ways to deliver most effectively on the vision while achieving sustainable business growth. You will be a strong culturally competent relationship builder who can maintain trusted relationships with a wide range of community and business stakeholders. Experienced at working constructively at board level, you will have excellent financial management skills and experience working with audit or other compliance systems.
 

If you’re looking to make your mark as a Chief Executive, have an affinity for social enterprise and are inspired by making a difference for kids, families and communities, this role is your opportunity.
 

YMCA is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in their care and it is the expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. The successful applicant will need to return a satisfactory Police Record check before commencement of employment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 15 April 2023
APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION:  www.jacksonstone.co.nz
REFERENCE:  BH-10896
 
FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Nikki Franklin on 04 550 8000