Current opportunities

Te Waihanga are looking for a new board member with governance capability who is able to bring a fresh perspective from their career and life experience. To be considered for this position you will have some or all of the following:

• deep infrastructure operational and management experience
• construction experience in producing new infrastructure
• experience in large property development projects
• strategic management expertise
• integrated planning and delivery skills (preferably in infrastructure)
• knowledge of statutory frameworks and local and central government regulatory processes

For more details on requirements, commitment and to apply go to www.boardappointments.co.nz  before applications close 31 May 2022.

Disability Leadership Canterbury also supports all-of-government submissions to directly influence disability and health sector decisions, including the implementation of accessibility legislation and the ongoing implementation planning for the nationwide Disability System Transformation.

We remain poised to support the emergency and crisis preparedness of local disabled people, and we are carrying out research to collate disability community learnings from the Canterbury earthquakes and beyond to inform future public crisis responses.

Our Board of leaders from the disability and health sector manage our strategic direction, and our wider network of over 150 people from approximately 60 supporting organisations contribute to the accessibility and inclusion initiatives we develop and support.

Contact: Henrietta Harper, email: kiaora@dlcanterbury.co.nz

Physical Education New Zealand Board Members bring governance experience and understanding, business acumen and enthusiasm to influence, contribute to, and oversee the performance and strategic progress of the organisation.

The role of the board has four main aspects:
• Looking forward – designing the future
• Looking back – being accountable for the organisation’s performance
• Looking out – acting on behalf of the board’s stakeholders
• Looking in – being a good employer.

We are calling for nominations from people interested in serving as a Member on the Board. The roles are unpaid, voluntary positions.

Please contact Tania Cotter: email: ceo@penz.org.nz or phone 027 244 1913

The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum provides an Art-in-Nature experience with over 100 sculptures and installations within one of New Zealand’s largest outdoor galleries.  Its 2km trail winds amongst a landscape of ponds, cliffs, rocks and  thousands of trees created from a former derelict quarry.  The park offers opportunities for children and families to interact with nature in creative ways.

The Art-in-Nature Arboretum Trust runs the park, providing environmental and creative inspiration for all ages.  Sustainability of nature and art are the driving forces of the park. Formed from derelict land, its trees are now protected long-term for carbon sequestration.

For further information about the trust and governance role contact Dorothy Wakeling email sculpturepark1@gmail.com or phone 0275670996.

Do you want to make a difference for young New Zealanders, and the future of our nation? Have you got strong business acumen, leadership and governance experience, a big heart, and experience helping organisations to become financially  sustainable and achieve scale?

As a small Kiwi charity, Inspiring Stories has developed an impressive track record over the past decade, as well as navigated significant challenges throughout COVID-19. Off the back of a review process late 2021 the organisation has undergone a significant restructure. This has included changes to the board, establishing a leadership team, evolving our systems and processes as an increasingly remote and distributed workforce, and developing our strategic priorities for the next 3–5 years.

Help Inspiring Stories prepare for their next phase of development and growth, seeking 2-3 new board members that share their vision and values, and have the leadership skills and experience to help take this organisation and kaupapa to the next level.

Contact Inspiring Stories for more information about these exciting board roles.

Email applications@inspiringstories.org.nz.

Employment Advice NZ is a volunteer charitable trust providing legal and psychosocial resources to kiwis. Their vision is an Aotearoa where everyone can enjoy positive employment relationships. While the organisation is currently focusing on creating high quality practical resources, there are many possible avenues for other activities in the near future.

The EANZ board is looking for two individuals who are passionate about access to justice and employment issues and who want to be part of an organisation in a phase of growth.

Please contact Donald McIntosh by email: donald.mcintosh@employmentadvice.org.nz  or phone: 0272131201 for more information.

The Network for Learning are looking for a new board member with governance capability who is able to bring a fresh perspective from their career and life experience. To be considered for this position you will have skills in risk management, leadership and financial management, working in the public/state and IT/telco sectors, in developing and delivering technology based services, and strong customer and stakeholder management skills.

For more details (contact Treasury) for requirements, commitment and to apply go to https://www.boardappointments.co.nz   before applications close 18 April 2022.

Evolve Peer Trust supporting people with anxiety and/or depression seek board members. To learn more about Evolve please visit their website: https://www.evolvepeertrust.com/

The purpose of Evolve peer support is to plan, establish and maintain peer support and facilitation in a safe environment where people with anxiety and/or depression can connect to improve their quality of life and mental wellbeing.
Evolve is a fast growing organisation, we would love to welcome new members onto our board with a variety of skills and knowledge that can help us with our growth and development.

Contact Susan Findlay uschoats@gmail.com for more information and the application process.

New Zealand Productivity Commission

The New Zealand Productivity Commission is looking for new board members with governance capability, who can bring a fresh perspective to the board from their career and life experience. To be considered for these positions, you will have contemporary research experience in economics, practical policy experience in the context of NZ government processes and structures, and a critical understanding of Te Ao Māori perspectives and the Crown-Māori partnership.

For more details on requirements for this role (managed through Treasury), and to apply, please visit https://www.boardappointments.co.nz   Applications close on Monday, 18 April 2022.

Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd and Transpower New Zealand Ltd are looking for new board members with governance capability who are able to bring a fresh perspective to the board from their career and lived experience.

To be considered for these positions you will have strong finance and risk management skills, be a strategic thinker with strong business and commercial acumen and have senior executive experience.

It is likely you will have gained your knowledge in the infrastructure, energy, waste, electricity or sustainability sectors. It would also be desirable if you brought strong community connections, experience in Te Ao Māori or the ability to support kaupapa Māori.

We are seeking interest from candidates with a diverse range of perspectives, insights and attributes that enhance board decision-making and performance.  General skills, knowledge and experience sought include:

• Strong finance and risk management.
• Data governance expertise (IT, data analytics, systems and processes and cyber risk management).
• Senior executive with strong business and commercial acumen.
• Strategic thinking and strong core governance capabilities.
• Sector experience in infrastructure, energy, waste, electricity or sustainability.
• Strong community connections, experience in Te Ao Māori or the ability to support kaupapa Māori  (desirable).

 For specialist skills sought please refer to individual position specifications for each role.

We welcome your cover letter telling us about you, your whakapapa, your values, your interest and motivations, and any tikanga rangatira, personal attributes, strengths and diverse perspectives that you think would contribute to performance on the board.

For more details on specialist skill requirements for each of these roles, and to apply go to www.boardappointments.co.nz before applications close 14 March 2022.

Crown Infrastructure and  Partners Ltd are looking for new board members with governance capability who are able to bring a fresh perspective to the board from their career and lived experience. To be considered for this position, you will have strong finance and risk management skills, be a strategic thinker with strong business and commercial acumen and have senior executive experience. It is likely you will have gained your knowledge in the infrastructure, energy, waste, electricity or sustainability sectors. It would also be desirable if you brought strong community connections, experience in Te Ao Māori or the ability to support kaupapa Māori.

For more details on specialist skill requirements for each of these roles, and to apply go to www.boardappointments.co.nz before applications close 14 March 2022.

Nominations and Expressions of interest for this board are required to be with Treasury – Te Tai Ōhanga, no later than 5:00pm Monday 14 March 2022.

Any appointments will be subject to background checks. Any queries should be directed to Pou Tū Kāwanatanga, Treasury’s Governance and Appointments Team, at appointments@treasury.govt.nz.

Dance Therapy NZ

Our vision is to be a nationwide leader of dance & arts therapy – we’re committed to the wellbeing and development of communities in Aotearoa. Our mission is to be a recognised, accessible, and utilised therapy option within the community; to be a driver of effective dance and arts therapy in Aotearoa; to empower through creativity and connection; to deliver culturally competent services to diverse communities.

DTNZ offers a wide range of therapeutic & community services for children, young people, adults, and families, focusing on those with disabilities, special needs, at risk youth and sexual trauma survivors. Our programmes empower vulnerable populations through therapy support and the creative arts. Our Programmes include: Dance 4 Us (Dance Therapy for Adults with disabilities); Arts 4 Us (Arts Therapy for children from low income areas); STARS (Dance Therapy for children with Autism, and other special needs), school outreach programmes to address mild to moderate mental health needs and ACC trauma groups and individual therapy.

Our values are: Creativity, Connection, Nurturing, Integrity, Collaboration, Resilience and Compassion.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: ● Professional experience with significant leadership accomplishments in business, government, community, philanthropy, law or the not for profit sector ● Demonstrated success as a board member, board chair, or senior executive preferably in the not for profit sector (Chairperson experience or interest in developing this would be welcome) ● A commitment to and understanding of the DTNZ vision, mission and values, and to guiding and supporting organisational innovation and leadership ● Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals ● Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of vulnerable communities ● Experience and understanding of new and developing organisations, in contributing to credibility in the community, with stakeholders and funders.

National Provident Fund Board of Trustees are looking for a new board member with governance capability who is able to bring a fresh perspective to the board from their career and lived experience.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you have a working knowledge of accounting, trusteeship, financial audit, risk and investment management.

For more details on required skills and to apply go to boardappointments.co.nz before applications close 28 February 2022.

Nelson Women’s Centre is currently searching for 2-3 governance members who are collectively responsible for governing the organisation.

The Centre’s vision is for all women in the community to be empowered and supported.

Its mission is to create a place where all women in Nelson Whakatū-Tasman can connect, celebrate and participate in a safe and supportive environment.

Please note: Governance members are required to complete an application form, submit their resume, and pass a police vetting process.

Tasks and responsibilities of the board member consist of, and are not limited to:

• Guide the strategic direction of the Organisation
• Develop and improve policy in line with the Vision and Objectives of the Organisation
• Oversee the finances of the Organisation
• Employ the Women’s Centre Manager
• Assist with fundraising for the Centre
• A Governance Member is expected to attend at least half of the monthly Governance meetings held each year
• Ideally (but not required) has a background in Financial Management or Accounting to complement the variety of skills and experience of the current governance members

Please contact Anna Mae Angles:  manager@nelsonwc.org.nz 03 546 7986

Do you want to be part of growing New Zealand’s movement for community-led change?

Join the Inspiring Communities Board of Trustees and help us support local communities to flourish. Their work focuses on promoting and activating locally-led change efforts and enabling systems changes that will strengthen local communities.

With the retirement of long-term trustees, there are several vacant roles to be filled.

Priority for new members will be experience within Te Ao Māori experience and connections. Inspiring Communities are committed to social and professional diversity and would also be excited to have  applications from young people with a passion to create a better Aotearoa while growing their Board experience.

Inspiring Communities welcome applications from across the motu.

If you are interested in learning more and applying for this role, contact Board Chair Donna Provoost on 029 200 4422 or email exchange@inspiringcommunities.org.nz.