_{05th May, 2026}

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the board of Trust Horizon as a Future Director.

Trust Horizon is a local Charitable Trust, representing Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Kawerau, and Kaingaroa Village communities. Creating transformational change in the community through grant making (totalling over $50M since inception) and investing (with $200M in investments). The Trustees seek to bring pride and prosperity to the region through their oversight of the Trust.
 
They are seeking a Future Director to join their board for a 12-month term commencing at the end of July 2026.
The successful Future Director will ideally have a mix of the following key attributes: 

• be motivated to learn about governance from a talented and experienced board of directors. 
• bring the youth perspective and view to board discussions
• provide diversity of thought to discussions
• have an interest or background in investment, and/or finance.
• have an interest or background in community development and/or philanthropy
• be connected to and passionate about the Eastern Bay of Plenty community and its prosperity
• be eager to drive transformational change in the community through good investment and governance

It is required that the successful candidate resides in Eastern Bay of Plenty.
 
Board meetings:
Board meetings are held every month, and you will be required to attend meetings in person whenever possible. Up to 2 days per meeting cycle will be required for reading board papers and preparation.
 
Remuneration and/or expenses covered:
This role is not remunerated; it will cover reasonable expenses and there is the opportunity to attend conferences and other training opportunities.
 
Term and commencement date:
This is a 12-month appointment commencing at the end of July.
 
Application:
To be considered for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application by hitting Apply Now. If you have already registered for Future Directors, please sign in to complete your application. You may update your governance CV and a tailored cover letter for this position. If you have not previously registered with Future Directors, please complete the application process.
 
Close date and next steps:
Applications will close on 29 May. It is our intention to notify you if you have been shortlisted for this opportunity within three weeks of the close date.
 
 
 
 

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