Volunteer Trustee(s)

GROW SPACE TRUSTEE (2)

Organisation: Grow Space Charitable Trust 

Duration of appointment: Two year term

Time commitment: Approx 8 hours/month

Remuneration: Unpaid

Application closing date: Expressions of Interest will be reviewed as they are received.

ABOUT GROW SPACE

Grow Space is a registered charity working to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive and regenerative neighbourhood within the Fringe district of Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. 

At the heart of our vision is a thriving neighbourhood food hub where community, sustainability, and local resilience grow side by side. A community led hub which brings neighbours together to grow fresh food, showcase composting, host hands-on workshops, and create practical resources that support people to grow food at home. 

Our intention is to build on existing neighbourhood skills and strengths through sharing knowledge in regenerative urban food systems. Assisting local people to develop the essential knowledge, tools, and confidence to be able to contribute to a more connected and food-secure neighbourhood.

Growspace operates at the intersection of:

• Food resilience and education

• Community wellbeing

• Regenerative systems

We are currently in a strategic growth and rebuilding phase, strengthening governance and long-term sustainability as we develop our next chapter.

We do not currently employ staff, meaning trustees play an active and influential governance role in shaping our direction.

For further information: Growspace.org.nz

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Trust Board and individual trustees provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, and financial stewardship. This is an active governance role. Trustees will help shape Growspace’s future direction, funding strategy, partnerships, and long-term systems impact.

You will help ensure Grow Space:

• Remains financially sustainable

• Maintains strong and effective governance practices

• Complies with all legal and policy requirements

• Operates in compliance with NZ charity regulations

• Delivers clear, measurable community impact

• Upholds accountability to funders, partners, and supporters

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare for and attend board meetings

• Contribute to strategic planning and annual priorities

• Provide oversight of financial sustainability and risk

• Support funding and partnership development

• Act as an ambassador for Growspace within relevant networks

• Participate in occasional strategy sessions and community events

As Growspace does not currently employ staff, trustees may occasionally provide light operational support where required, while maintaining clear governance boundaries.

IDEAL TRUSTEE APPLICANT DESCRIPTION

Grow Space is seeking two additional Trustees to join three others on the Trust Board. We are seeking candidates who, in the first instance, have a passion for regenerative urban living and bring with them an energy for increasing this across Tāmaki Makaurau. 

We are keen to develop a Trust Board with a diversity of skills and experience across all aspects of governance. An understanding and valuing of community led principles will be helpful. 

Required Attributes

• Strong alignment with Growspace’s regenerative and community values

• Strategic thinking capability

• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach

• Confidence navigating early-stage organisational growth

• Commitment to community impact

Experience in one or more of the following areas is particularly valuable:

• Financial management / accounting

• Funding strategy and grant acquisition

• Governance and risk management

• Social enterprise development

• Community development and partnerships

• Regenerative agriculture / food systems

Previous board or charity experience is welcome, but not essential.

This is a rewarding voluntary role requiring up to 11 meetings per year (typically 2 hours duration each month) Meetings are hosted remotely. There is also an estimated time commitment of 6-8 hours per month on top of meetings.

Commitment

• Monthly board meetings (approx. 2 hours)

• 6–8 additional hours per month

• Participation in key strategy sessions and occasional community events

• Minimum 2-year tenure

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

info@growspace.nz

We welcome expressions of interest at any time and will review applications as they are received.

Please email info@growspace.nz and share a little about yourself, your skills and experience, and what draws you to being a part of Grow Space whanau..