Stellenangebote

We are delighted to be partnering with Hobson Leavy Executive Search to appoint our new Chief Executive Officer.

The German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) form a global network supporting German businesses in international markets, with 150 locations across more than 90 countries. Working in close collaboration with industry associations, the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs), and key government agencies for foreign trade promotion, the AHKs play a vital role in strengthening Germany’s international economic relationships. Within each host country, they serve as trusted partners to business, government and public institutions.

As the official representative of German industry in New Zealand, the German‑New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (AHK New Zealand), supports German companies operating locally and assists New Zealand organisations engaging with the German market. Based in Auckland and Wellington, the Chamber has nine employees and nearly 300 members and delivers professional consulting and tailored services through its DEinternational brand. It is recognised for its deep market expertise, customer focus and its ability to leverage the extensive global AHK network for the benefit of both German and New Zealand organisations.

The CEO will lead the Chamber through its next phase of strategic growth, shaping initiatives that enhance bilateral economic cooperation between Germany and New Zealand. As the senior representative of German industry in New Zealand, they will deepen the Chamber’s relationships across business, government and public administration, while maintaining strong collaboration with IHKs, German industry associations, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and partners involved in foreign trade promotion. They will also guide the continued development of the DEinternational service portfolio, identify new commercial opportunities and ensure the delivery of high-quality, relevant services to both markets, working closely with an active membership community.

The ideal candidate will bring strong international vision, commercial acumen and a sound understanding of political and economic environments. They will be an influential and credible leader with the ability to operate confidently at senior levels and a genuine commitment to strengthening economic ties between Germany and New Zealand. Fluency in both German and English is essential.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly respected bilateral organisation with global connectivity, strong purpose and significant influence across two dynamic and innovative economies.

For more information or to apply, please contact Grace Barclay at Hobson Leavy Executive Search: grace@hobsonleavy.com.

Applications close on the 9^th of March 2026.

Programminformationen für das Austauschjahr 2026/27 für Bewerbende aus Neuseeland

In jedem Schuljahr engagieren sich bis zu 800 Studierende aus dem Ausland an Schulen in Deutschland als Fremdsprachenassistenzkraft (FSA). Sie unterstützen die Lehrkräfte ihrer Einsatzschule beim Fremdsprachenunterricht in ihrer Herkunftssprache und erhalten ein monatliches Stipendium in Höhe von derzeit 1.000 Euro.

Ziele des Programms

• Während des Auslandspraktikums erweitern und vertiefen die Studierenden ihre Deutschkenntnisse, lernen die Kultur Deutschlands kennen und gewinnen Einblick in die dortigen Unterrichtsmethoden.
• Die FSA fördern die sprachlichen und landeskundlichen Kenntnisse der Schülerinnen und Schüler in Deutschland und beleben mit ihrer Herkunftssprache den Unterricht.
• Das Programm bietet Studierenden mit Interesse an einer Lehrtätigkeit die Chance, Praxiserfahrung im Klassenraum zu sammeln – und zwar im Land der Sprache, die sie zukünftig unterrichten möchten.
   

Wer kann sich bewerben?

• Bewerben können sich Studierende, die
• Englisch als Muttersprache sprechen,
• maximal 35 Jahre alt sind,
• eine High School in Neuseeland besucht haben,
• in Neuseeland studieren und zum Zeitpunkt des Stellenantritts mindestens
• zwei Jahre des Studiums absolviert haben (bevorzugt mit Deutsch als Studienfach),
• über Deutschkenntnisse verfügen, die mindestens dem Niveau A2 (GER/CEFR) entsprechen sollten.

Programmlaufzeit
Die Assistenzzeit beginnt am 14. September 2026 und endet am 31. Mai 2027.

Förderung und Finanzierung
FSA erhalten ein monatliches Stipendium von 1.000 Euro. Sie sind für die Dauer der Assistenzzeit in einer Kranken-, Unfall- und Haftpflichtversicherung versichert. Zudem können ausländische FSA in Deutschland Wohngeld beantragen.
Fremdsprachenassistenzkräfte aus Neuseeland erhalten bei Antritt der Stelle einen einmaligen Reisekostenzuschuss, sofern diese Mittel vom Auswärtigen Amt für dieses Programmjahr zur Verfügung gestellt werden.

Masernschutzgesetz
Seit dem 1. März 2020 gilt in Deutschland ein Masernschutzgesetz, das vor Masernerkrankungen schützen soll. Dies beinhaltet eine deutschlandweite Impfpflicht. Nähere Informationen hierzu erhalten Sie auf der Website des Pädagogischen Austauschdiensts (PAD).

Bewerbung, Kontakt und weitere Informationen
Bewerbungsfrist für das Austauschjahr 2026/27 ist der 30. April 2026.
 

Für die Bewerbung sind folgende Unterlagen einzureichen:

• ausgefülltes Bewerbungsformular
• tabellarischer Lebenslauf in englischer Sprache
• Motivationsschreiben in englischer Sprache, in dem die Bewerberin / der Bewerber darlegt, warum sie/er sich um eine Stelle als FSA bewerben und welche Erfahrungen sie/er mit dem Assistenzjahr verbindet,
• aktuelles Gutachten von einer Hochschullehrkraft (bitte unseren Vordruck verwenden)
• Leistungsübersicht (Transcript of Records) der Hochschule der Bewerberin / des Bewerbers.
   

Die vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen reichen Sie bitte per E-Mail bei der zuständigen Vermittlungsstelle in Neuseeland ein:

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Attn. Wolfgang Thoran PO Box 1687 Wellington 6140
New Zealand
+64 (0)4 473 6063 info@wellington.diplo.de
 

Das Bewerbungsformular, den Vordruck für das Hochschul-Gutachten sowie Informationen zum Bewerbungsprozess finden Sie auf der Website des Pädagogischen Austauschdienstes (PAD).

Weitere Informationen zum FSA-Programm in Deutschland:
https://www.kmk-pad.org/programme/fremdsprachenassistenz/fsa-programm-fuer-studierende-aus-dem-ausland

Bei Fragen zum Programm wenden Sie sich bitte direkt an den PAD:

Nadia Lange
Sekretariat der Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK)
Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD)
Graurheindorfer Str. 157
53117 Bonn
Tel.: +49 228 501 322
E-Mail: fsa-neuseeland@kmk.org

Wellington CBD, 30 hours per week

Salary indication: 62-68k pro rata, depending on experience
Term: Permanent Contract, 0.75 FTE
Place and hours of work: Wellington CBD, 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday regularly onsite, work from home possible for max. 40%. Expected presence at events during weekends and evenings, expected availability in the afternoon/evening to liase online with Germany or Southeast Asia. Travel for business within NZ and overseas
Starting date: 1st March 2026 or later
Closes 9th February 2026. We reserve the right to contact suitable candidates before the application deadline.

About the Role

The Cultural Programme Coordinator supports the planning and delivery of projects, programmes, and events, ensuring clear communication and high‑quality outcomes. The role requires knowledge of the German and New Zealand arts and culture sector and an interest in connecting the scenes. Key responsibilities include regular programmes and a diverse range of small and medium scale projects, coordinating residency programmes, hosting international guests, and contributing to the organisation’s cultural presence locally. Working in a small team requires collaboration, flexibility, and the ability to shift between tasks as needed.

About Goethe-Institut

Communicating with the world. For diversity, understanding and trust.

We connect people all over the world. As a cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany, we promote cultural exchange, education and societal discourse in an international context, and support the teaching and learning of the German language. Together with our partners, we focus on global opportunities and challenges, bringing different perspectives into a dialogue based on trust. We regard the ability to listen and to reflect as the key to understanding. We are bound by principles of transparency, diversity and sustainability. These principles characterise our services and our way of working.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director to develop and deliver the cultural programme
• Engage with guests, audiences and partners
• Liase with artists, external contractors and other programme contributors
• Handling of all cultural programme related bookings such as travel arrangements, location hire, fees, additional services, print, catering, etc.
• Provide project related marketing and communications
• Manage specific project budgets with the Director and in consultation with the Head of Finance and Administration
• Contribute to reporting
• Manage and support the interns (3-4 per year)
• Maintain an understanding of current trends and developments in the arts and culture sector in Germany and New Zealand
• Build and maintain a network of partners and like-minded organisations in New Zealand and Germany

About You

You are aware that working in arts and culture is sometimes not a 9-5 job on weekdays but requires the ability to work flexible hours. You will bring strong organisational skills, desire in ongoing learning, experience and high interest in the arts and culture, excellent communication, resilience to work through busy periods and you enjoy engaging with different people on different occasions. You are comfortable balancing multiple tasks and priorities, have sound judgement, attention to detail and enjoy working collaboratively in a small team while also being comfortable and independent with new tasks and in new environments. 

This degree studies the European Union (EU) in the global context, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Master of European Union Studies (MEuro) participants will analyse the EU’s global role in terms of foreign policy, development, external perceptions, human rights, trade and multiculturalism. MEuro is: 

1. The only programme of its kind in Australasia and is co-funded by the European Commission. 

2. Participants can benefit from the expertise, staff and resources that exist within the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE), New Zealand’s only research centre devoted to the study of the European Union. 

3. The core courses are informed by research from the NCRE’s internationally acknowledged research projects and published works. 

4. Diplomatic internships can be included as course work modules

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