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Board of Trustee

Voluntary Governance

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure governance and operational policies remain current and compliant with legislative requirements.
  • Monitor organisational compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Attend and actively participate in Board meetings, the Annual General Meeting, and trustee onboarding activities.
  • Review Board papers and contribute to informed and constructive decision-making.
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
  • Foster effective and respectful communication with Trustees, the Chief Executive, and staff.
  • Support Board and Chief Executive succession planning, recruitment, and onboarding.
  • Participate in and/or chair Board subcommittees as required.
  • Commit to ongoing learning and professional development to support effective governance.

Organisation

Kites Trust

Job Summary

Provides governance oversight by acting in the best interests of Kites Trust, supporting its mission, vision, and values, and contributing to strategic direction through oversight of plans, budgets, and organisational performance.

How to apply

Please apply directly via the job advertisement attaching your CV and optional cover letter.

Any questions?

Please contact Rebecca Gallacher, Kites Trust Chair, on 021 778 148.

Sector

Not for Profit

Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)

Good Health and Wellbeing

Job Description (PDF)

Kites Board - Trustee Role Description.pdf
Kites Trust
About Lister - Kites Trust

Kites Trust is an organisation which values, respects, and utilizes people’s experiences of mental health.  Kites Trust works to ensure that people who experience mental health crisis and/or addiction have equal opportunities to live, work and participate in the community.

Our core belief is that consumer leadership is the key mechanism to achieving our ultimate goal of social inclusion for people who experience mental health distress and/or addiction.

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