Ambassador Applications

Apply to become a World Vision
Youth or Advocacy Ambassador.

Are you passionate about social justice and change?

Now is your chance to work alongside one of the largest global humanitarian organisations. There are two types of Ambassador roles available at World Vision New Zealand in 2025.

World Vision Youth Ambassador

World Vision Youth Ambassador


We are seeking four passionate young adults to join World Vision as full-time Youth Ambassadors in 2026 (March – September). These paid roles, 2 based in Auckland, 1 in Wellington and 1 in Christchurch will see you influencing youth to create change by participating in the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge.

Your role will see you share your heart for social justice in schools and youth groups across Aotearoa – inspiring and mobilising young people to action. This role offers opportunities to experience working within the largest international humanitarian organisation in New Zealand, witnessing the power of WVNZ’s work, and to frequently travel across your region telling powerful stories.

Key skills and experience required

  • Recent experience (2024 or 2025) mobilising people to take social action (for example leading the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge in either your school/church
  • Passionate about social justice and change
  • Recently left high school (2024 or 2025)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel often, independently, across your base region
  • Willingness to be featured in media and public promotional materials
  • Must have clean criminal record (Police check completed by WVNZ) and ability to work in New Zealand
  • Must have full drivers' licence by contract start date or on negotiation
  • You'll also need to be able to vibe with our identity, values and mission and be passionate about helping us to achieve it.
  • Willingness to have all necessary vaccinations for potential international travel

If you’re thinking this is all a bit daunting, take a breath and apply anyway. You are likely more suited than you think, and we can’t wait to meet you over a cuppa! 


World Vision Advocacy Ambassador

World Vision Advocacy Ambassador

We are seeking passionate young people to join the World Vision Advocacy Ambassador team in 2026.

Your role will be focused on advocating for legislative change in Aotearoa for example to pass Modern Slavery legislation, or work on a campaign to create dignified migration pathways for our Pacific neighbours seeking to secure their futures away from climate change threats.

A volunteer role, for 4 hours a week based wherever you are, you can hold it alongside work or studies! You will be joining a community of young adults to create and deliver advocacy actions from February to November.

Young people are always at the forefront of social change, and World Vision is doing all we can to enable it.

Key skills and experience required

  • Willing to use your time and talents to benefit others
  • Passionate about social justice and change
  • Focused and committed to participating in all meetings and actions
  • Willingness to engage friends, whānau and networks in advocacy actions
  • Recently left high school (2024 or 2025)
  • Must have clean criminal record (Police check completed by World Vision NZ)
  • Ability to self-fund travel to Wellington, Auckland & Christchurch for 3 national Hui

Are you interested in becoming an ambassador in 2026?

Applications are open now until the 17th of August! Just complete the form below.

Applications close 9pm on Sunday the 17th of August, after which time we will be in touch with you via email.