Careers

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (previously New Zealand AIDS Foundation) has been at the forefront of HIV prevention in Aotearoa for nearly 40 years.

With the same passion as those who have come before us, we’re continuing to work hard to prevent HIV transmission, reduce stigma, and maximise the wellbeing of those most affected. Through our community engagement, behaviour-change marketing campaigns, testing, and therapeutic support services, we reach people across the country.

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and driven team that is committed to biculturalism and is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or age.

Below are our current vacancies: 

Content Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Ihirangi

Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours per week), Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

As Content Manager, you’ll be the organisation’s go-to lead for content and advertising strategy - from thoughtful, stigma-busting public health messaging to bold, culturally fluent content that actually reflects how our communities live, connect, and have sex.

You’ll own the content ecosystem end to end: from planning cycles and calendars, to briefing and creative direction, through to quality assurance and evaluation.

One day you might be shaping careful, affirming content to address HIV stigma or misinformation. The next, you could be helping craft playful, flirty, or provocative work that meets people exactly where they are. You’ll know when to push boundaries - and when not to.

A core part of the role is translating ideas and requests from across the organisation into clear, strategic briefs - helping teams understand what great content looks like, what’s achievable, and how to prioritise work that delivers the most impact.

You’ll provide senior editorial and creative direction across campaigns, always-on content, and advertising, working with internal team members and external partners to ensure work is on-brief, on-brand, and grounded in behaviour-change principles.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on contribution, who can confidently guide others, and who brings care, cultural responsiveness, and professionalism to work centred on sexuality, sexual health, and community wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation-wide content and advertising strategy, ensuring alignment with behaviour-change objectives and marketing priorities
• Own content planning, calendars, workflows, and prioritisation systems to create a clear, predictable content ecosystem
• Manage cross-team intake and briefing for content and advertising, translating requests into strategic, actionable plans
• Provide senior editorial and creative direction across campaigns, BAU content, and advertising, working with internal teams and external partners
• Use performance insights and evaluation to continuously improve content quality, effectiveness, and audience impact

He kōrero mōu: About you

We’re looking for an amazing human who brings both strategic thinking and cultural fluency to their mahi - someone who understands our communities, our humour, our politics, and our realities - alongside:

• Significant experience in digital marketing and content creation, particularly across platforms used by gay and bisexual men
• Strong knowledge of social media strategy, digital production, and content planning
• Experience with paid advertising, media planning, and performance evaluation
• Understanding of SEO, SEM, and A/B testing across digital platforms
• Experience managing creative production workflows and external suppliers
• Confidence appearing on camera and contributing to video-based content
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with communities impacted by HIV
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience with CMS platforms and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar)
• Understanding of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori, or a commitment to learning
• A professional, thoughtful, and sex-positive approach to sexuality and sexual health topics

While not essential, it would be beneficial to also be able to demonstrate:

• Lived experience in one or more of our priority populations (men who have sex with men, people living with HIV, Māori, people from high HIV prevalence countries)
• Previous experience in HIV prevention work
• Knowledge and/or experience of the not-for-profit sector

About us:

Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the New Zealand AIDS Foundation) has been a leading voice in HIV prevention and community wellbeing for nearly 40 years. Guided by kaupapa Māori-aligned practice, we honour our past while striving for a future where everyone affected by HIV thrives. 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• One week of additional paid employer holidays on top of the minimum four weeks annual leave and public holidays
• A flexible working policy that helps support your unique work-life balance needs. This could include working from home for a portion of your week
• Attractive starting salary between $85,000 and $95,000, depending on experience.
• Reimbursement of public transport fares and contribution to the purchase of a bike or micro mobility device (e-bike, scooter, etc.)
• Reimbursement for home office equipment of up to $800
• Get to make a real difference in our community
• A fun, safe, empowering and sex-positive work culture
• Work that is meaningful, occasionally challenging, and sometimes a little bit cheeky - just like our communities

Tono mai: Apply now!

If you're interested in this role, please apply via Seek below.

We strongly encourage applications from Takatāpui, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with HIV, Māori, and people from high HIV prevalence countries - our priority populations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or age.

Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday 15th February 2026

Please get in touch with Ciarin Butler-Smith at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Nothing here? This means we currently have all the wonderful people we need to tackle HIV stigma, promote prevention tools and advocate for the rights and well-being of people living with and affected by HIV. Check back regularly to find your next opportunity to be a part of our amazing team.