2025 National Executive

The National Executive

The National Executive (NX) is a group of senior volunteers who collectively lead the day-to-day operations of UN Youth, and ensure activities are aligned to achieving the goals outlined in UN Youth’s Strategic Plan. Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, the NX is also responsible for supporting the good governance of UN Youth.

Available Roles

• National Communications Officer

• National Education Officer

• National Finance Officer

• National Information Officer

• National Operations Officer

• National Relations Officer

• National People Officer

• National Welfare Officer

• National Equity Officer

• National Tāngata Moana Officer

• International Operations Officer

  
  

Position descriptions, including key responsibilities and eligibility for each available role can be found here.

Commitment

Being a National Executive Officer is a significant commitment, as they are primarily the key operational leader for a portfolio, nation-wide.

The NX currently meets, on average, weekly, and individual NX members will have specific responsibilities to manage throughout the year. It is also expected that NX members attend at least a majority of UN Youth’s national events, and National Development Hui throughout the year.

The NX may also hold strategic planning sessions, and this and any other travel for events and other meetings in your role as NX Officer will be covered by UN Youth, to the extent that is possible under our policies.

Specific workloads and workload distribution during the year vary between the different portfolios, and as such, it is strongly recommended that prospective applicants discuss the role(s) they are interested in with the current holder if applicable or the national president in order to fully understand the commitment. Generally speaking, the workload of the roles will vary week-to-week depending on UN Youth’s mahi at any time - ranging anywhere from 5-10 hours a week in less busy periods, to 10-15 hours a week in more busy periods, and up to practically 24/7 commitment during a multi-day national event.

Remuneration

There is no remuneration for these roles as all positions within UN Youth are entirely voluntary. However, reasonable expenses may be claimed.

Location

These roles can be executed anywhere in New Zealand.

Eligibility

You do not need to be an existing member of UN Youth to apply. However, you must be:

• No longer enrolled at secondary school (at the time of applying);

• No older than 25 years old;

• Available and able to fully commit to the role for the duration of the term. (One year from January 1st, with an additional two month handover period)