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About the Role
Aotearoa Youth Declaration is one of UN Youth’s flagship conferences, aimed at providing rangatahi with both the opportunity to be heard and the tools to make change in their communities. Alongside the four-day conference held in Tāmaki Makaurau in April, AYD 2025 will include seven regional hui across the country to ensure the greatest number of young people have their voices heard.
Each April, participants aged 13-18 (Years 9-13) from all over Aotearoa come together to write a policy document called the Youth Declaration. During the conference, participants collaborate in targeted Rōpū (committee groups) to create policy solutions on a broad range of issues — from climate change to the cost of living and more. This Youth Declaration is passed on to decision-makers, including MPs, local councils, boards, and other influential stakeholders, to help shape the future of Aotearoa.
Conference Roles
Rōpū Facilitators Role Description:
Logistics Officer Role Description:
Welfare Officer:
Media Officer Role Description:
Māori and Pacific Peoples Liaison Role Description:
Regional Delegation Officer (RDO) Role Description:
Equity Roles
Please note these roles are “double-hatted”, meaning you will work as both a liaison, as well as another role.
Accessibility Liaison Role Description:
Queer Liaison Role Description:
What is UN Youth?
UN Youth is a non-profit organisation focused on providing civics education beyond traditional classrooms. We involve youth in critical national and international affairs through immersive workshops and conferences. We aim to inspire young New Zealanders to be active, global citizens. Global citizenship takes diverse forms, and UN Youth offers opportunities for delegates to develop their own active citizenship style.
Our work equips young people throughout Aotearoa to become informed, engaged, and critical New Zealanders, understanding their global context and the links between local and global scales. Annually, over 3000 young New Zealanders attend UN Youth events, run by more than 150 volunteers across the country - dedicating many hours to engaging youth and growing the organisation.
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