We are seeking board members to join Tāhono

Misc. News 31 January 2024

Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono invites expressions of interest from individuals who are interested in serving as inaugural trust board members. We are seeking experienced professionals who can bring a diverse skill set and expertise to contribute to the strategic decision-making process of our organisation.

As a member of our board, you will have the opportunity to help shape IACT’s current and future mahi. We are looking for between four and seven trustees to create a diverse board of trustees from different community groups, representing and contributing from a range of varying life experiences. We are looking for two board co-chairs, a treasurer, a secretary, and general board members.

As Te Tiriti partners, supporting Tino Rangatiratanga is core to our work. Our organisation upholds the treaty through our organisational structure, policies and programmes – a practical example of our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi can be found in our co-governance leadership model.

Applicants should have a good understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as well as good governance principles and compliance responsibilities. We welcome applicants who can bring lived experience of working with diverse communities and experiences, in a way that is accessible and inclusive. Manaaki is essential in the operation of our team, and we always seek to understand each other and challenges with aroha, curiosity and respect.

These roles involve a time commitment of two hours per month and will be based online, correspondence taking place through Zoom, email, and phone. You will need to have access to a device and reliable internet to attend these hui.

Are you interested in guiding the work of our rōpū?

To find out more about what we require in our future board member roles, click on the links for more information.

Co-chairpersons
The two co-chairpersons would be expected to

Ensure that the board functions effectively and cohesively and that there is full participation at meetings;

Ensure that all relevant matters are discussed and effective decisions are made and carried out;

Liaise and support the management of the operation of the Organisation;

Contribute to and provide a report on the overall accomplishments and priorities of the Organisation at each Annual General Meeting.
Secretary
The Secretary would be expected to:

Notify members of the Trust of each meeting of the Trust and give all such notices as may be required;

Record the minutes and attendance of members of the Trust at all meetings;

Keep the Register of Members;

Hold the Trust records, documents, and books except those required for the Treasurer’s function;

Receive and reply to correspondence as required by the Trust;

Complete any other reasonable request in relation to the affairs of the Trust as required.
Treasurer
The Treasurer would be expected to:

Keep proper accounting records of the Trust‘s financial transactions to allow the financial position of the organisation to be readily ascertained;

Provide a financial report at each board meeting which includes bank account reconciliations, budget expectations and forecasts;

Provide financial information to the Trustees as it so determines;

Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for presentation at each Annual General Meeting. These statements should be prepared in accordance with the Trust accounting policies.
General members
As a Trustee of Tāhono, you will fulfil mandatory duties set out by the Trust Deed. These will include but not be limited to the mandatory duties below:

know and understand the terms of the trust;

act according to the terms of the trust;

act honestly and in good faith;

only use the power given to you by the trust for proper purposes;

act to benefit the beneficiaries or promote the permitted purpose of the trust.

These are set out in the trust deed and may include other responsibilities and default duties. Please refer to NZ Trusts Act 2019 for more information on what is required as a trust board member.

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close on Wednesday, February 25th, at 5 PM. Please send a cover letter, your CV, and any questions you might have to atarau@inclusiveaotearoa.nz.

We look forward to connecting with you.

Participants at the gate of the Ōmaka marae

We are seeking board members to join Tāhono

Are you interested in guiding the work of our rōpū?

Co-chairpersons

Secretary

Treasurer

General members

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you.

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