Call for applications: Editor of New Zealand International Review

The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) is inviting applications for the position of Editor of the New Zealand International Review.    You would have a good knowledge of international affairs as they affect New Zealand from academic, thinktank or government experience and networks across the international affairs community in New Zealand.  You would also desirably have some editing and design experience and be able to advise on and adopt emerging technologies.

The NZIIA is an independent, non-governmental organisation that promotes discussion and understanding of international issues as they affect New Zealand through a programme of events around its branches in New Zealand, research, analysis, communications and publications.   The Review has been one of the primary vehicles for this work over nearly 50 years of publication, and it targets subject specialists as well as interested non-experts.

The Review is published six times a year and the editor is responsible for planning, designing and producing the issues, sourcing and editing copy and imagery, and monitoring new technologies.  While retaining the editorial independence of the magazine, the editor is responsible through the Executive Director for ensuring the magazine contributes fully to NZIIA objectives, for preparing annual reports on its budget and operation, and seeking new revenue streams for the publication.

The successful applicant would be expected to start at the end of 2025.   They would be paid per issue edited, on the basis of an initial 12-month contract.  Further details including a services description can be found here. 

Applications including a covering letter and CV, with names of three referees, should be sent to Dr Hamish McDougall, Executive Director, NZIIA, by email to nziia@vuw.ac.nz by 16 July 2025.