Future Director Programme 2024
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The Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Future Directors Programme is designed to foster and grow the next reanga of hapū leaders by providing hands-on experience in governance for emerging leaders, equipping them with the skills needed to lead Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei into a thriving future.
About the role
As a Future Director, you’ll have the chance to step into the boardroom and attend all Whai Rawa Board meetings, participating just like a board member. While you won’t have voting rights or be counted in the meeting quorum, you’ll still be an integral part of the discussions. You’ll also be paired with an experienced mentor from our Board, who will guide and support your growth.
The role is for a 2-year term and you'll receive attendance fees for your participation.
Eligibility
Interested in applying for our Future Directors Programme 2024? We are looking for registered hapū members, ideally aged between 20-35 years, who:
- Have strong business and commercial skills, or the potential to develop them.
- Are passionate about contributing to the development of a positive future for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
- Are committed to understanding and honouring the history and culture of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete an online application form outlining your experience, reasons for applying, and your vision for our hapū. Alternatively, you can click here to download an application form or pick one up from our office (details below). Applications must be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to our office at AECOM House Level 1, 8 Māhuhu Cres, Auckland by the application deadline.
Please note you will need to answer two pātai (250-500 words each) asking you to:
- Share why you are interested in the future director role and your vision for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
- share what innovative business ideas or opportunities you believe would be valuable for Whai Rawa to explore and why
How does the selection process work?
Whai Rawa will shortlist candidates based on the applications received. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and the Whai Rawa board will make the final selection.
Important Dates & Information
- Application Deadline: Thursday 5 September 2024, 4pm
- Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates: From Monday 9 September 2024
- First Board Meeting: 31 October 2024
- Selection: Up to two applicants will be selected for the Future Director Programme
For more details, please email [email protected] at phone 09 972 2363.
Terms & Conditions
- The choice of applicant is at the sole discretion of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited (‘Whai Rawa’).
- Whai Rawa will put in place a letter of appointment which will govern the relationship between the parties.
- The Future Director relationship will run for a period of two years.
- Each candidate submitting an application to the Future Director programme agrees and confirms each of the following:
- you are a registered member of the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust;
- the information provided in the application is true and accurate at the time of lodging;
- you understand and accept the aims and limitations of the Future Director programme;
- you consent to Whai Rawa contacting your nominated referees;
- you consent to Whai Rawa publicly disclosing your full name and location if you are selected as a Future Director;
- all personal information collected by Whai Rawa for the purpose of the Future Director programme is handled and may be disclosed in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- you agree at all times, to conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner and refrain from any conduct that may harm the Future Director programme;
- you agree not to seek employment with, and to not be employed by the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Group, Whai Rawa, or its subsidiaries, for the duration of the Future Director programme (a period of two years from the date of the appointment letter)
- If selected as a Future Director in the Future Director programme you will sign a letter of appointment with Whai Rawa. You must satisfy yourself that the terms outlined in this letter of appointment are acceptable to you.
- Although you will not be a director of the Company, Whai Rawa will put into effect and maintain insurance for your benefit as an “officer” under the terms of the Company’s existing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy.
