Mō te tūnga | About the role
Harbour Hospice has an ambitious long-term vision and strategy to deliver. We now invite applications for new Board members to bring their creativity and innovation to realising these long-term goals in what is a period of significant change in the Health sector.
As a registered charitable trust founded in 1983, Harbour Hospice is a well-established service which provides support and specialist palliative care services to people experiencing a terminal or life-limiting illness in the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth Wellsford communities. The care extends to families, whānau and carers and is offered at no cost. Whilst around fifty percent of Harbour Hospice’s work is funded by Te Whatu Ora, the remaining income is raised through fundraising and grants, events, philanthropic trusts, bequests and revenue from seventeen Hospice shops.
Priorities for the Harbour Hospice Board include delivery of new models of care to the community, navigating the dynamic nature of the health sector landscape, providing services to marginalised groups, and sustaining a diverse workforce of staff and volunteers.
These vacant board roles will be attractive to those who want to give back, make a difference and influence change. The Board is a highly effective and collaborative group that is willing to push boundaries in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for the organisation.
Ngākau titikaha ki te wā | Time commitment and term
Meetings are held monthly for around 2-3 hours and can be attended in person or by remote access. There is an estimated time commitment of one day per month. Trustees may be asked to be part of committees and to attend fundraising and other events, whenever possible.
The appointment is for an initial term of three years.
Taiutu | Remuneration
The roles are not remunerated. Directors and Officers insurance is in place for all Board members.
He kōrero mōu | About you
We are seeking a mix of backgrounds to include:
Personal traits of our successful Board members will be:
We value all applications and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Click on the ‘apply’ button to submit your CV and cover letter. For more information or to obtain a position description please contact our recruiter Peggy Newton: 021 241 5567 or peggy.newton@harbourhospice.org.nz
Applications close Saturday 25 April 2026 (please note this is a public holiday)
Click on the ‘apply’ button to submit your CV and cover letter. For more information or to obtain a position description please contact our recruiter Peggy Newton: 021 241 5567 or peggy.newton@harbourhospice.org.nz
Harbour Hospice is one of the largest hospices in New Zealand, caring for patients with a life-limiting illness and their whānau for almost 40 years. Every day we care for more than 350 people across the beautiful North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth/Wellsford regions, supporting them at home and in our Inpatient Units to live every moment in whatever way is most important to them. Our people are at the heart of our organisation. Caring, courageous, compassionate and driven to deliver the best care possible, our people are the reason Harbour Hospice has the reputation that it does. That reputation, and the strong connection we have with our community, extends to our loyal supporters who help us raise the additional $6.3 million needed each year to ensure that everyone who needs us can be cared for free of charge. It’s also evident in our 1,200 volunteers who donate an equivalent of $3.4 million in time each year. Driven to lead the way in the future of palliative care, we’re committed to investing in research, education, development, leadership opportunities and your wellbeing. We also encourage hybrid working so that our people can thrive in the workplace and at home. After all, when you work on Auckland’s stunning North Shore, you want to enjoy it right?