Join our highly committed and motivated Board of Trustees! We're seeking a new Trustee to provide strategic oversight for us!
English Language Partners (ELPNZ) has an exciting opportunity for a new Trustee to join our highly committed and motivated board, providing strategic oversight to a significant national charitable organisation.
Our Trustees are responsible for governing and protecting the long-term interests of ELPNZ throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. For over 40 years, ELPNZ has provided English language tuition and social support to adult refugees and migrants making their home in New Zealand.
The role of Trustee is a voluntary position. Appointment is for a term of three years. ELPNZ will reimburse pre-approved reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out Trustee work.
Purpose of the Position
As a trustee of ELPNZ you will be part of the Board of Trustees whose role is to ensure the charitable objects of ELPNZ are effectively carried out and the vision achieved. ELPNZ’s charitable objects are:
• Provide English language and related social support for the effective resettlement of refugees and migrants in New Zealand;
• Represent the members of the migrant and former refugee community whose first language is other than English, at local and national level and ensure there is adequate provision for their English language needs;
• Engage local communities and individual volunteers to support and participate in the services provided to learners;
• Link with other like organisations and groups throughout New Zealand;
• Enter into formal agreements to join or associate with any other organisations whose objects are similar to those of the Trust, as determined by the Board;
• Remain at all times a Registered Charity;
• Carry out all other acts which the Trust may consider conducive or incidental to the attainment of the charitable objects set out above.
Ideal candidates for the role will:
• Be committed to the vision and purpose of ELPNZ;
• Have prior governance experience;
• Be able to demonstrate strategic thinking, analytical and leadership skills; and
• Be able to commit the time and energy required.
In addition to the above, ELPNZ is particularly interested in people who may be able to bring specific knowledge, background or competency around one or more of the following:
• A former refugee or migrant background
• Education or adult learning, especially working with non-English speakers overseas
• Expertise in Digital and/or Data
• A background in government/education/voluntary sector
Time Commitment
Meetings are held four times a year, usually on a Saturday, with one meeting held online and the rest in Wellington.
In addition to the preparation and attendance at trustee meetings, trustees will be expected to commit up to 3 hours a month to undertake activities such as staying informed about matters in relevant sectors, reviewing documents, participating in Board committees or online/phone meetings or attending ELPNZ external events or meetings.
Additional information and Position Description
Please refer to the Trustee information pack below for more information about the position . Please copy and paste it into your browser: https://Englishlanguage.org.nz/JobDescriptionTrustee
To apply:
Click "Apply For Job" now! Applications close at 5pm on 30 April 2025. Interviews for shortlisted applicants are likely to take place on 9 May and 12 May 2025.
To make a confidential inquiry and learn more about this position, contact us via email, hr@englishlanguage.org.nz
Applicants for this position must be based in New Zealand.