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New Zealand Dementia Foundation - Voluntary Governance Roles

  • NZ Dementia Foundation
  • Remote
  • May 21, 2026
Voluntary Board/Director Community Development Community Services Health Care and Medical

Job Description

The New Zealand Dementia Foundation (NZDF) is seeking dynamic, purpose-driven leaders to join our voluntary governance board.

As Aotearoa’s independent voice for the dementia mate wareware workforce, we connect, empower, and champion those who support people living with dementia — including professionals, carers, educators, researchers, service providers, and government agencies.  We bring the sector together to spark collaboration, influence change, and drive innovation for a better future.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for leaders who are not only passionate about improving lives but who also bring specific expertise to strengthen our Board’s capability and impact. We’re especially seeking people with:

  • Fundraising expertise and good networking skills – to help us build sustainable funding streams.
  • Marketing expertise – to help us grow our reach, increase visibility, and deliver good solutions that meet the workforce’s needs.
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and innovation skills – to help us identify new opportunities and drive sector transformation.

We also warmly welcome candidates who bring Māori or Pasifika leadership and cultural insight to help us reflect and serve our communities more effectively.

What We Value in All Board Members

  • Commitment to improving the lives of people affected by dementia mate wareware
  • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership and equity
  • Integrity, ethical leadership, and collaborative spirit
  • A forward-thinking mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively
  • Time available for 4-8 board meetings per year (plus preparation)
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What We Offer

  • Meaningful Impact - Help drive system change to improve dementia mate wareware support across Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Collaborative Culture - Join a high-functioning board with strong integrity and commitment
  • Professional Development - Opportunities to develop board leadership skills

Apply Now

We welcome expressions of interest from candidates who share our commitment to transforming dementia mate wareware support.

Contact: jane.clements@medcall.co.nz
Website: www.nzdementia.org

 

The New Zealand Dementia Foundation is an independent charitable organisation. Board positions are voluntary and unpaid, with reimbursement for reasonable expenses.

Organisation

NZ Dementia Foundation

Job Summary

Voluntary Board Member (Governance) roles

Salary

Volunteer Governance Role(s)

How to apply

Medcall Health Personnel Limited supports NZ Dementia Foundation with administration and recruitment support.  

Please forward your CV and cover letter (along with anytyhing else you may find helpful) to Jane Clements

e: jane.clements@medcall.co.nz

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing, Reduced Inequalities
NZ Dementia Foundation
About Lister - NZ Dementia Foundation

NZ Dementia Foundation

Bringing dementia into focus: Supporting the dementia workforce to do their best work.

Supporting the dementia workforce to do their best work.

The New Zealand Dementia Foundation exists to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. We are an independent, national organisation connecting professionals to promote best practice dementia care through leadership in the areas of research, education, support, advocacy and influence.

We do this by supporting the dementia workforce to do their best work: 

  • We support the supporters
  • We champion the champions 
  • ​We work for the workforce 
  • We influence the influencers 
  • We educate the educators 
  • We care for caring professionals

We believe

  • We believe in the global dementia charter “I can live well with dementia”
  • We believe that the dementia sector has the potential and responsibility to help ensure that people live well with dementia at all stages of the dementia journey.
  • We believe that with your support the New Zealand Dementia Foundation can help the sector to fulfil this potential, to best support people living with dementia now and in the future.

We do

  • We link, we speak
    The New Zealand Dementia Foundation was created as a voice for the sector. As a sector wide organisation we provide knowledge brokerage, a collective voice, and a networked community with hundreds of members from a range of professional roles.
  • We lead, we look to the future
    We provide information, education, and knowledge exchange to inspire and strengthen best practice. We influence service planning and practice development.
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