Board Treasurer

Join the SYHPANZ board as Treasurer. We need you!

 Who are we?

SYHPANZ (Society for Youth Health Professionals Aotearoa New Zealand) is a small not-for-profit organisation with a big vision for All young people thriving in Aotearoa.

Our mission is to support and advocate for youth health kaimahi and for young people to have a say in decisions about their own health and wellbeing services.

We aim to:

·       support young people to be at the centre of decision-making on youth health.

·       enable a well-connected and respected youth health workforce.

·       develop as a well-known and respected youth health advocacy organisation.

We operate under the values of Te Ūkaipō

These are the core values we commit to uphold as individuals and as an organisation.

Tino Uaratanga: Recognise and acknowledge each member’s aspirations, hopes, goals and dreams that aim to mutually encourage our potentiality in a mana enhancing approach.

Aroha: Share respect, transparency, honesty, and constructive and timely communications to foster meaningful korero in all dealings with each other.

Wairua: Work collaboratively that enhances individual uniqueness and inclusiveness in all endeavours where each member can benefit.

Whanaungatanga: Support each other in finding the most effective ways to deliver in a sound and timely manner upon the requirements of any collaboration.

Whakapapa: Connect to our foundations for the journey ahead that ensures we connect the past, the present, and the future.

Rangatiratanga: Optimise the value and benefit of kaupapa for organisations that work with young people.

Te Reo: Recognize and respect the cultural identities and attitudes of others, and safely meet their needs, expectations and rights.

Manaakitanga: Value Tikanga and consistency for each member to set its approach to potential issues of conflict between them as work progresses.

Ōritetanga: Share work equitably and reasonably, strengths are supported and developed, and consistent with agreed arrangements and ongoing negotiations.

 Job Description

Volunteer Treasurer on the SYHPANZ Board

The Treasurer plays a critical role in influencing our strategic financial direction. Key focus areas of this role include supporting the board by overseeing all financial administration, enhancing and updating financial policies and procedures, supporting the GM with the delivery of regular financial reporting and collaborating on new opportunities for grants and funding to ensure sustainable growth.

The Treasurer is responsible for making sure our organisation is in a healthy financial state, to ensure its ongoing viability.

The Treasurer works remotely as does all our amazing board and our wonderful operational team of six employees.

Key responsibilities as Treasurer

Strategic Financial management

·       Develop and implement strategic financial plans to ensure the long-term financial stability and growth of the organisation.

·       Collaborate with the Board to formulate strategies for income diversification.

Financial oversight

·       Ensure that the finances of the organisation are managed appropriately and effectively and aligned with strategic goals.

·       Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the Board regarding income, expenditure, and financial planning.

Financial reporting

·       Work with the General Manager and Bookkeeper to prepare and present comprehensive financial statements at Executive meetings.

·       Oversee the preparation of the annual financial statements ensuring they are undertaken in a timely fashion for presentation at the Annual General Meeting.

Budgeting and financial planning

·       Lead the preparation of the annual budget in collaboration with the General Manager and board members.

·       Develop medium- and long-term funding and finance strategies with the General Manager and board members to support organisational objectives.

Funding and grants

·       Support the organisation to identify and explore new opportunities for grants and funding to enhance the organisation’s financial resources.

·       Build and maintain relationships with potential funders and financial partners.

Operational financial management

·       Approve payments and manage banking relationships as required.

·       Ensure sufficient funds are always available to meet the organisation’s liabilities and operational needs.

Term on the board: Two years with potential for renewal

Time commitment

Approximately 10-16 hours per month including attendance at virtual board meetings every two months of up to one and a half hours each.

Required competencies and expertise

Ideally, the Treasurer will:

·       have a Chartered Accountant qualification or relevant experience

·       have experience in financial strategy, control, budgeting and modelling

·       have experience in non-profit or charitable organisations in governance and financial reporting

·       be able to allocate regular time to maintain financial records and

·       have an understanding of, and alignment with SYHPANZ’s kaupapa and objectives.

How to apply

To express your interest, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your financial expertise to deb.struthers@syhpanz.co.nz  by 31 March 2025.

To learn more about us, visit www.syhpanz.co.nz or contact our GM Deb Struthers by email and set up a chat.

Ngā mihi nui

SYHPANZ team