Corporate Services Manager - PNG

Overview

🌍Corporate Services Manager – Papua New Guinea

Are you a Papua New Guinean leader ready to lead teams, shape strategy, and strengthen MAF's mission?

As part of our commitment to developing and empowering national leadership, this opportunity is specifically intended for a Papua New Guinean national who is passionate about using their leadership skills to make a lasting impact.

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a global Christian organisation using aviation and technology to bring help, hope, and healing to remote communities. In PNG, MAF aircraft provide emergency medical evacuations, deliver essential supplies, support local churches, and connect isolated communities with critical services.

We are committed to excellence, service, and Christian values, and we're looking for leaders who share that passion.

MAF is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Corporate Services Manager to play a key role in strengthening our programme operations across Papua New Guinea. This senior leadership position supports the Country Director and leads core teams across IT, Facilities, Business Management, Logistics, and Ministry Outreach.

This is a role with purpose, leadership influence, and meaningful impact, with the opportunity to help strengthen and shape MAF's future in PNG.

Responsibilities

✨About the Role

As the Corporate Services Manager, you will play a central role in the effective running of MAF's PNG Programme, leading multiple departments, supporting strategic decision-making, and empowering teams to deliver high-quality services.

Working closely with the Country Director, you will help ensure strong governance, operational excellence, and alignment with MAF's mission, values, and strategic priorities.

✨ What you’ll do:

• • Lead and support teams – Inspiring department heads, building a culture of excellence and Christian values, and stepping in for the Country Director when required.
  • Develop people – Coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff to grow in confidence, capability, and leadership.
  • Strengthen governance and strategy – Providing clear reporting and insights to support leadership and Board decision-making.
  • Oversee programmes and projects – Ensuring resources are used wisely, operations run smoothly, and outcomes are delivered with integrity.
  • Support donor-funded work – Helping track progress, evaluate effectiveness, and maintain transparency and compliance.
  • Collaborate across MAF – Working with regional and Strategic Development teams on proposals, project updates, and reporting.
  • Champion operational excellence – Improving processes and promoting clear, effective, and data-informed communication across the organisation.

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Qualifications, Skills & Experience

🌱 Why join us?

This is an opportunity to use your leadership skills to make a meaningful and lasting difference.

You'll help strengthen the teams and services behind MAF's operations in Papua New Guinea, supporting a programme that brings practical help, hope, and healing to isolated communities.

If you're a capable leader who wants to use your skills for a greater purpose and is passionate about developing people, strengthening teams, and serving PNG communities, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in Business Management or a related field.
• At least three years' experience in a senior administrative, management, or executive support role.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with management information systems.
• The ability to lead diverse teams with professionalism, fairness, and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to planning.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Desirable

• Experience preparing publications, reports, or other professional communications.
• Knowledge of aviation operations or terminology.

Personal Qualities

We're looking for someone who is:

• Mature, resilient, and adaptable.
• Analytical, systematic, and solutions-focused.
• Service-oriented and relational.
• A collaborative leader who values people and invests in their development.
• Committed to MAF's Christian values and mission.