Join the Young Leaders Network

The Asia New Zealand Foundation's Young Leaders Network brings together young and talented people who are forging New Zealand’s future relations with Asia. This year the network celebrates five years since its inception, and now has more than 300 members.

What is the Young Leaders Network?

The purpose of the network is to create a group of outstanding young people who can inspire fresh thinking on how to build a more integrated and prosperous future between New Zealand and Asia.

The network has members based in New Zealand, throughout Asia and as far afield as the United Kingdom, and offers opportunities to develop knowledge and connections for the good of New Zealand-Asia relations.  

Why join?

As a member of the network you will:

• forge lasting friendships
• learn more about New Zealand-Asia relations
• participate in special Asia-related events, briefings, cultural and networking activities in New Zealand and Asia
• develop professionally through selected onshore and offshore opportunities
• build on your future leadership skills
• take part in community events and activities
• make contacts to help with career and study opportunities.

Eligibility

The Young Leaders Network is free to join and open to people who:

• are aged between 18 and 35 at joining
• are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, or citizens of any Asian country who are residing in New Zealand for postgraduate study
• demonstrate leadership potential
• show a commitment to furthering New Zealand-Asia relations, and
• have not previously been declined membership of the network.

There are two intakes into the network each year. Application forms will be posted ahead of the next intake round.

How is membership decided?

Applications are reviewed and potential members invited for informal meetings with Asia:NZ or network steering committee members (if you are based in New Zealand).

Asia:NZ staff or steering committee members will then recommend whether or not you should be accepted.

Learn more about the network

• Young Leaders Network objectives and outreach areas (PDF - 60KB)
• Opportunities for members - see what types of opportunities are on offers for young leaders

If you would like more information, please contact:
Melanie Crawford, Young Leaders Network Coordinator
Phone: 04 470 8709
Email: mcrawford@asianz.org.nz