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Work with us: API is hiring a Public Affairs and Communications Manager in New Zealand

Animal Policy International seeks a Public Affairs Manager in New Zealand to support the organisation’s policy and communications work.


Want to improve the lives of millions of animals? At Animal Policy International, you'll be part of an international team of impact-driven innovators focused on making a difference in the world.


Position Summary
  • Application Deadline: February 28 [extended], applications reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged 

  • Start Date: asap

  • Duration: initially 12 months

  • Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (6-20 hours per week)  

  • Compensation: $30-45 per hour (part-time) or $62,000 - $93,000 (full-time)

  • Employment type: Contractor

  • Location: Remote in Wellington

  • Process: There will be 2 interviews and one/two tasks


We're open to this role being either part-time or full-time. The primary focus will be on public affairs, with some communications responsibilities. If the position is full-time, the person hired will likely also be expected to take on additional communications or research duties across the organisation internationally. As such, the role and responsibilities will require some flexibility.



About the role

Animal Policy International (API) is looking for a Public Affairs and Communications Manager based in Wellington. By working closely with the Government, producers and NGOs, the Public Affairs Manager will help drive forward our ask of legislative change in imports.


The Public Affairs and Communications Manager will contribute to the work of API by delivering advocacy and communications work - and in particular represent the organisation at meetings and events with varied external stakeholders, in person in New Zealand. 


The Manager will need to be comfortable talking to a diverse range of stakeholders - from politicians and civil servants and to farmers and NGOs. The Manager may also organise events, prepare briefings, position papers and may contribute to public consultations. 


If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Rainer Kravets at rainer@animalpolicyinternational.org. If you know any people who might be interested, then please don't hesitate to share this post with them!

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Animal Policy International is operating through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178, ppf.org/pp), a Maryland charitable trust with federal tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Animal Policy International qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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Animal Policy International

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