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Join the GirlGuiding New Zealand Board – Co-Opted Member Opportunities

The GirlGuiding New Zealand Board is looking to recruit up to three co-opted Board Members, and we need your help to find the right people!

The Board acknowledges that if it is to be a champion of gender diversity in New Zealand then the Board should also be diverse. We welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, skills, and perspectives (gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, experience) to improve decision-making, innovation, and relevance to young people today.

Co-opted positions can be filled by interested people who have the skills and experience to complement the Board members elected by the National Forum from the GirlGuiding New Zealand membership.

We are seeking to co-opt people who are passionate about seeing rangatahi achieve and who are keen to see them take the lead in decision making. The ideal candidates will have diverse experience and be able to provide strategic direction in a board context. It is important that applicants can work in a team environment.

To complement our current board members, we are looking for candidates who will be able to demonstrate a combination of the following:

• Governance experience; AND
• Significant legal, compliance and regulatory knowledge and expertise; AND/OR
• Significant experience in property strategy; AND/OR
• Technology, AI and digital strategy experience; AND/OR
• Experience in fundraising, launching new products, entering new markets, and/ or start-ups; AND/OR
• Experience in increasing engagement with either underrepresented communities and/or diverse organisations.

We are also looking for candidates with:

• An entrepreneurial skillset;
• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti of Waitangi and a willingness to get involved as we continue to deepen our Tiriti aligned practice; AND
• The ability to think strategically, with the capability to drive the organisation towards achievement of an exciting vision

What is required from you?

The commitment required is four board meetings and one annual general meeting per year. This includes up to two in-person one day weekend meetings with other board meetings (half day) being via video conference often during the week in the late afternoon or on a weekend. Informal meetings (1 hour online) are held monthly between board meetings. Board members each have portfolios including appointment to one Board sub-committee, and Board working groups as required. Please note that that meeting configuration is confirmed annually.

Geographic considerations

No requirement to reside in a particular geographic area of Aotearoa, however stable internet access is essential.

Term

Up to three years, renewable for a further term of up to three years.

Remuneration

Unpaid. Reasonable travel expenses covered.

For further details or to apply please contact: [email protected]

Deadline for applications: 5.00pm Sunday 22 February 2026.