Development Director Programme | Awarua Rūnaka Limited

Governence | Awarua Rūnaka Ltd

A way for Awarua whānau to learn about governance

Awarua Rūnaka Ltd is looking for whānau who want to build their governance skills and help shape the future of Te Rūnaka o Awarua.

About The Programme

The Development Director Programme helps you learn about governance by doing. You will spend time with the Board, learn from experienced leaders and get support along the way. The programme is grounded in kaupapa Māori and Awarua values.

The programme builds your skills and readiness for future leadership. Taking part does not guarantee you a place as a Director of Awarua Rūnaka Ltd or any of its entities later on.

Programme term: 18 months

What you will do: Attend monthly Awaru Rūnaka Ltd Board hui (usually scheduled from 5pm onwards) and wānanga, and take part in learning activities

Payment: This is an unpaid role

What You Will Get

• A personal learning plan built around your goals.
• An introduction to Awarua Rūnaka Ltd, its entities and its priorities.
• Mentoring from experienced governance leaders.
• A close look at Board hui, decision-making and how Directors work together.
• Support to build your confidence and your skills at the Board table.
• Training and development shaped around your needs, agreed with you.

How It Will Work

We will confirm the details with the successful applicant. It may include:

• Regular mentoring with the Board Chair or another Director.
• One-to-one kōrero with Directors about their governance journeys and expertise.
• Attending Awarua Rūnaka Ltd Board hui and some wānanga. Board hui are held monthly, usually from 5pm onwards, so outside standard working hours.
• Training and development we choose together, based on what you want to learn.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from Awarua whānau who:

• See governance as a way to serve whānau and future generations.
• Want to learn, reflect, take feedback and grow.
• Can set aside the time to participate regularly and prepare well.
• Understand why confidentiality, shared responsibility and good judgement matter, and respect tikanga.
• Have experience or interest in areas like governance, business, finance, law, the environment, property, infrastructure, community, whānau development and strategy.
• Are thinking about a governance pathway, now or in the future.

How We Choose

You do not need any governance experience.

We want a fair, open process built on relationships. We are looking for people who share our values, are ready and committed, and want to grow. We also think about what you could bring to the programme and the Board.

Stage 1: Your application

Send us two documents: your CV, and a cover letter that includes a personal statement. In your personal statement, tell us who you are and what has shaped you, why learning about governance matters to you now, what draws you to this opportunity, and any experience (formal or informal) that has shaped your interest.

Stage 2: Kōrero

We will invite selected applicants to a kōrero, kanohi ki te kanohi or online. We will talk about how you connect with Awarua values and aspirations, the time you can give, how you learn and take feedback, what you could contribute, and any support you need to ensure you are well engaged.

How To Apply

• Your CV.
• A covering letter that includes your personal statement (see Stage 1).

Application close: Friday 20 November at 5pm

Send your application to: Barry Bragg at barry@bclimited.co.nz

Questions? Email Barry Bragg at barry@bclimited.co.nz