Mothers Network Governance Group
After a revamp of our brand, logo and key messages in 2019, and working through the ups and downs of the disruptions over the past two years, Mothers Network is excited to take our organisation to the next level but we require additional governance members to help us achieve our full potential.
Looking ahead, our focus is on expanding the organisation’s impact through reaching many more women experiencing motherhood. We will do this by making use of new technologies, considering social enterprise models, and also by specialising our groups and facilitators to serve a broader range of women who need our services, including Maori whanau, Refugee and ESL or bilingual groups.
Mothers Network is seeking to appoint three to four new governance members, one to replace our Strategic Treasurer, one to carry the role of Secretary and one to two others to support the operational functions of the organisation. Current members have been taken from previous group attendees and from interested members of the community. We expect these new appointments to be an open and competitive process.
Prior governance experience is not necessary, but the ability to work well in a team, commitment to action and the ability to think strategically is essential.
What we offer
Appointment term: The minimum term is one year with no maximum.
Location: Our services are offered throughout the Wellington region so we would like you to be Wellington based. Meetings alternate between being in person in Island Bay and via Zoom.
Fee: This is a volunteer role.
Time commitment: Governance members are expected to attend monthly Board meetings and one strategy session, as well as supporting the development of new relationships.
General skills and expertise required
● Commitment to the vision and values of Mothers Network
● Effective communication skills and enjoys a robust discussion
● Sense of humour
● Authentic style of leadership
● Action oriented
● Willing to learn and grow
● Good at collaboration and teamwork
Specific skills and expertise required
In addition to the above, we are looking for skills and experience in one of the following areas:
● Financial oversights including - grants, fundraising, business development or similar
● Experience in minute taking and providing governance-level administrative support
● Experience in social enterprise business models
● Knowledge and networks of an ethnic community
● Knowledge of Māori communities & the needs of Māori mothers
● Social work, community development and/or maternal mental health experience
The process
Applications close: 5PM, 20 May 2022. To apply, please send your CV and a covering note to: Alison Howard and Emma Bramwell at governance@mothersnetwork.org.nz . Call Alison (Chair) on 021 190 0165 with any enquiries. Initial interviews will be held via zoom between 25th May and 3rd June, 2022.
After a revamp of our brand, logo and key messages in 2019, and working through the ups and downs of the disruptions over the past two years, Mothers Network is excited to take our organisation to the next level but we require additional governance members to help us achieve our full potential.
Looking ahead, our focus is on expanding the organisation’s impact through reaching many more women experiencing motherhood. We will do this by making use of new technologies, considering social enterprise models, and also by specialising our groups and facilitators to serve a broader range of women who need our services, including Maori whanau, Refugee and ESL or bilingual groups.
Mothers Network is seeking to appoint three to four new governance members, one to replace our Strategic Treasurer, one to carry the role of Secretary and one to two others to support the operational functions of the organisation. Current members have been taken from previous group attendees and from interested members of the community. We expect these new appointments to be an open and competitive process.
Prior governance experience is not necessary, but the ability to work well in a team, commitment to action and the ability to think strategically is essential.
What we offer
Appointment term: The minimum term is one year with no maximum.
Location: Our services are offered throughout the Wellington region so we would like you to be Wellington based. Meetings alternate between being in person in Island Bay and via Zoom.
Fee: This is a volunteer role.
Time commitment: Governance members are expected to attend monthly Board meetings and one strategy session, as well as supporting the development of new relationships.
General skills and expertise required
● Commitment to the vision and values of Mothers Network
● Effective communication skills and enjoys a robust discussion
● Sense of humour
● Authentic style of leadership
● Action oriented
● Willing to learn and grow
● Good at collaboration and teamwork
Specific skills and expertise required
In addition to the above, we are looking for skills and experience in one of the following areas:
● Financial oversights including - grants, fundraising, business development or similar
● Experience in minute taking and providing governance-level administrative support
● Experience in social enterprise business models
● Knowledge and networks of an ethnic community
● Knowledge of Māori communities & the needs of Māori mothers
● Social work, community development and/or maternal mental health experience
The process
Applications close: 5PM, 20 May 2022. To apply, please send your CV and a covering note to: Alison Howard and Emma Bramwell at governance@mothersnetwork.org.nz . Call Alison (Chair) on 021 190 0165 with any enquiries. Initial interviews will be held via zoom between 25th May and 3rd June, 2022.
