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Board Member

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Budgeting Services North Canterbury seeks a new Trustee who is involved in the community of North Canterbury in the areas of Business, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services or another fields involving active community participation. This position offers the opportunity to help lead an organisation providing frontline services to people in need in our district.

Our mission is to empower individuals, families and whānau to manage their household finances through the provision of appropriate services in a free and confidential environment.

Board members maintain a non-judgemental, accepting attitude to all, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion or lifestyle.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in governance or management.

Trustees are not expected to be competent in all the skills listed below, but a qualification/experience at a senior level or having some knowledge/experience in a particular skill in one or more area is preferable.
Areas of skill pertaining to the BSNC Board:
Governance:
Governance and regulation
NFP organisation
Strategic planning
Funders and fundraising, networking
Legal/Conflict resolution
Quality assurance systems
Management:
Legal/HR
Accounting
Policy and research
Education and training
Community development and networks
Operating environment:
Voluntary sector
Social environment
North Canterbury Community
Equal opportunities and diversity, including Māori/Te Tiriti and Pasifika and those with disabilities.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Eight hours in each two-month cycle.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

Ref: 1030

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