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This contract position is based in Wanaka where you will be supporting the Aircraft Owners’ and Pilots’ Association NZ Charitable Trust (AOPA).  See https://thinkaviation.nz for more information.

Work from home as a contractor, your own computer and mobile supplied and report to the Trust Chairman.  From 10 hours work per week initially, increasing to 20 thereafter.  You must be a permanent NZ resident. 

Tasks:

• Implement and promote the Trust’s Strategic Plan whilst maintaining relationships with nationwide aviation and business networks.
• Manage the Trust’s online presence, databases, website and donor portal.  Assist in the application for grants and funds.
• Take meeting minutes and manage XERO.
• Send newsletters via Mailchimp, send media releases and create marketing collateral.
• Manage and market the Trust’s scholarships and Intern programmes.
• Manage Friends of AOPA NZ Charitable Trust and liaise with members.
• All general office functions.  Phone supplied but a suitable computer and printer is your responsibility.

Skills required:

• A working knowledge of Google products, Gmail, Docs and Sheets
• All systems are cloud based. 
• Essential to be able to self-manage time and work priorities
• Quality responses required for phone and email queries

To receive the Contract Description please email 
thinkaviation@aopa.nz and also send your CV and references there by Monday 8th September 2025.