Board Trustee

The Cambridge Clinic Charitable Trust is based in Christchurch and provides free 24/7 specialist medical and nursing care in Canterbury and the West Coast to anyone who has experienced sexual harm or non-fatal strangulation or suffocation in the context of Intimate Partner Violence.

Mō mātou: About us.

We are funded through ACC, Police and Te Whatu Ora to provide SAATS (Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment), and NFSS (Non-fatal strangulation and suffocation) services to anyone who has experienced sexual harm across Canterbury and the West Coast.  We provide both specialist forensic and non-forensic services and are active members of MEDSAC (Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa).  Our Clinic is open during weekdays, and we operate a roster on call service out of hours.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi: About the role.

As a trustee on the Board, you will play a crucial role in enabling the Clinic to further its vision and purpose to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples and underserved communities. We are actively looking to increase the diversity of our Board in this respect and welcome the different perspectives that this brings to strategic discussions and direction.

The Trust is guided by the following principles (mātāpono).

• Respecting cultural diversity of people and communities
• Being non-judgmental - we serve absolutely everyone who reaches out to us.
• Being inspiring and enabling; each person has autonomy in their own decisions.
• Contributing to social change from within communities to create positive outcomes for all.

The Clinic is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Mā wai te mahi nei?: Who are we looking for?

• Someone with awareness of cultural differences and an understanding of specific underrepresented communities
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Someone with an understanding of Sexual Assault, Family Violence, or issues of marginalization and inequity
• Someone with an understanding of the role of Governance.

Ngā painga: why join us?

• Contribute to shaping the Clinic at a time of growth and change
• Provide governance for a passionate and dedicated team
• Gain valuable NGO Board experience alongside experienced Board members.

Hei tono mai:  How to apply?

Call for a kōrero/chat 0292379034 or

Please send your CV and covering letter to-: 

Moira Underdown, Kaiwhakahaere Matua: General Manager

moira.underdown@cambridgeclinic.co.nz