Te Kōruru Trustee

He whi hou m Te Kruru o Literacy Aotearoa

E ng mana e ng reo e ng karangatanga maha tn koutou katoa.

Literacy Aotearoa is seeking expressions of interest for a Tauiwi trustee to join our high-performing Board Te Kruru and help guide a bold new era of strategic growth and transformation. We are a passionate values-led organisation dedicated to empowering the people of Aotearoa to realise their full potential through high-quality accessible literacy education.

Our 2025-2027 strategy sets an ambitious target: to positively impact and reach the lives of 48000 people across Aotearoa.

We seek an experienced governance professional with a commitment to equity digital innovation and partner-based leadership to support us across our five strategic pillars:

Our People: Support a vision-led high-trust culture anchored in transparency and equity.

Technology: Guide the development of digital infrastructure that promotes inclusion innovation and strategic growth.

Pedagogy: Champion a dual-world learner and community-driven education approach.

Partnerships: strengthen strategic relationships to extend our impact and reach.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Equity: Uphold our obligations as a Tiriti partner ensuring that equity and Maori-Crown relationships are embedded in every aspect of our work.

This Tauiwi trustee role is part of our ongoing commitment to bicultural governance and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will bring critical insight into how non-Mori governance partners can support and uphold the mana Motuhake of Mori.

We are looking for someone who is:

experienced board of governance professional

-aligned and committed to social justice and community transformation

in working in Te Tiriti-based environments or eager to learn and grow in this space

in the tertiary education sector or with private training establishments (PTEs)

If you can answer yes to the above then we invite you to apply.

To express your interest and receive a full information pack please email or visit our website at Description

Position: Trustee (Te Kruru member) of the Literacy Aotearoa Charitable Trust

Purpose: As a trustee on Te Kruru you will have statutory responsibility for the affairs and activities of Literacy Aotearoa. The Boards role is to provide strategic guidance and effective oversight of management to ensure that the resources of the organisation are utilised to make the greatest difference to adult literacy in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Term of Office: Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years. Reappointment is possible for up to two further terms of three years each after which a former trustee may stand for re-election after a three-year recess.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organisations performance and viability.
• Work with Te Tumuaki (Chief Executive) to articulate and approve the organisations purpose values vision policies compliance and strategic plan including receiving and supporting the annual plan.
• Ensure a clear separation between governance and management.
• Uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through a successful co-governance model where decision-making is shared equally between the Mori and Tauiwi caucus.
• Attend board meetings which are held at least five times per year and be available for subcommittee hui.
• Serve on one or more Te Kruru committees and/or working parties.

Required Competencies and Expertise:

• A strong commitment to the kaupapa and values of Literacy Aotearoa.
• High-level knowledge skills and competencies to provide the best governance which ensures full compliance with policies and strategic development that always enhance the organisation.
• A proven track record in governance and a readiness to be up-to-date with current governance practices and expectations and a willingness to embrace professional development as and when necessary and available.
• Specific experience and knowledge of the tertiary education sector and/or private training establishments (PTEs) is highly desirable.
• Expertise in one or more of the following strategic areas:

• Adult literacy
• Data Analysis Insights Learning and Intelligence
• Marketing and Communications
• An understanding of the experiences of Tangata Whaikaha & Tangata Whaiora

Remuneration: Paid

We are seeking a leader who is passionate about our purpose and ready to help us achieve our strategic goals. If you have the expertise to shape our future and drive meaningful change we encourage you to apply.