Chief Executive
Wellington
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading organisation in sexual and reproductive health. We believe everyone should have equitable access to quality services, trusted information, and the freedom to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive wellbeing.
We are an advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights, challenging barriers, championing equity and working with communities and health sector partners to create meaningful change. Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our strategic vision of whakamanahia (equity, access, choice), we are focused on expanding our reach through our clinics, digital services, and partnerships.
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Aotearoa’s most important health organisations through its next chapter. Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will deliver SWA’s strategic plan and progress our 2035 ambition to be the go-to organisation for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading delivery of SWA’s strategic plan and 2035 ambition, and enabling and aligning a high performing leadership team and organisational culture.
- Positioning SWA as a trusted, influential voice within the health system and a courageous public advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- Ensuring Te Tiriti and equity shape every part of the organisation, including how we set strategy, where we invest and how we design services.
- Championing digital transformation and service innovation that improve access, client experience and operating effectiveness, and scaling what works.
- Developing a commercial and financial strategy that diversifies income and strengthens long-term resilience without compromising mission or equity.
- Building reciprocal and enduring partnerships with iwi and Māori organisations, government, funders, community providers, and other partners.
You will bring:
- A proven record of executive leadership in health, public health, or relevant context.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience growing sustainable revenue streams in a mission-driven organisation.
- Evidenced experience in giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity in health outcomes.
- Strong relationships across government and the health sector, and the understanding of how decisions are made that lets you advise, influence and advocate for SWA.
- Expertise leading change and translating strategy into measurable outcomes.