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Appointed Board Member

St John of God Hauora Trust is a leading Catholic, not-for-profit, provider of disability, youth, and social services in New Zealand. Due to a retirement, we have a vacancy on our board and invite applications for the position of Appointed Board Member.

At St John of God Hauora Trust, we provide important and life-enhancing services to people living with a physical or neurological disability, in both the greater Wellington and Canterbury regions, through our Health and Ability Services division. Our community, youth and child services deliver a range of programmes aimed at meeting the needs of communities, young people, and whanau in Canterbury.

St John of God Hauora Trust is an operating division of the Australian-based, Catholic, not-for-profit health care group St John of God Health Care Inc, which operates hospitals, home nursing, disability support services, and social outreach and advocacy services reaching out to people experiencing disadvantage.

The role of trustee requires a strong governance focus, with responsibility for setting the strategic direction of St John of God Hauora Trust and monitoring the performance of all aspects of the organisation, while taking into account the interests of all relevant stakeholders. Ideally, you will have a sound understanding of the disability sector in New Zealand, established networks in central government, and an appreciation of bi-cultural practice. A commitment to the Mission and Values of St John of God Hauora Trust is also required.

While we welcome applications from around New Zealand, there is a preference for either Christchurch or Wellington based candidates.   

The Board will value a candidate able to demonstrate diversity of thought and an understanding of the challenges of the organisation, our residents and the vulnerable young people and their whanau who we work with. Board members are paid an honorarium.

Further information

The position is also listed on the Institute of Directors website. All applications should include both a governance profile and covering letter and be sent to [email protected].

Applications close 5.00pm, 30 April 2025.If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Board Chair Peter Jensen at [email protected]