Want to Make a Real Difference? Join a Board.
Help guide a cause you care about – share your skills, learn new ones, and be part of positive change in your community
What do boards do?
Boards do governance. Governance is the big-picture leadership of an organisation. It’s about setting direction, making sure the organisation is doing what it says it will do, and looking after its long-term wellbeing.
Boards don’t run the day-to-day work – they guide the strategy, finances, risks, people and purpose.
Why do boards need volunteers?
Charities and not-for-profits rely on volunteers not just for hands-on mahi, but also for governance – the group of people who keep the organisation strong, safe, and focused. It takes a special person to give up their time to do this.
Without volunteer board members, many for-purpose organisations wouldn’t exist.
What skills are needed?
You might be more ready than you think. Boards need a mix of people:
- Strategic thinkers 📈
- Finance or legal minds 💼
- HR, health & safety, or leadership experience 👥
- People with lived experience 🫶
- People who know their communities 🗣️
- People passionate about the kaupapa ❤️
You don’t have to know everything – your perspective, energy or skills might be just what a board needs.
What’s in it for you?
Being a board member is also an amazing experience for you. Here are just a few of the benefits:
- Learn governance, strategy and finance skills
- Gain valuable experience for your CV & career
- Build your professional network
- Be part of decisions that matter & influence positive change
Read more in this article about all the personal benefits (aside from the good you’ll do for the organisation!)
What are the current board opportunities?
Do you see something below in our local vacancies that fits with your skills and interests?
Can’t see the right role? Still keen to help?
Not every board vacancy is advertised – but that doesn’t mean you’re not needed.
If you feel drawn to a particular kaupapa, reach out directly. Boards often welcome fresh energy, diverse thinking and motivated people – even if they haven’t yet said so publicly.
Check out the organisations we work with below. You might be just what they’ve been hoping for. 💡
