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Awahuri Forest-Kitchener Park Trustee

Feilding, New Zealand

Reference: 6717563

Are you looking to make a difference for your community in 2025?

Help ensure the restoration, management, and enhancement of one of the Manawatū District's little gems!

Manawatu District Council established the Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust in 2014 to assist in the governance of the ecological restoration, management, and enhancement of the land at Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park both for our community to enjoy and for educational purposes.

We are seeking individuals who can provide governance with an interest in the environment and the Manawatū Region. If you can tick off a few of the skills and attributes listed below we would be keen to hear from you!

  • Governance and Strategic thinking
  • Interest / experience in Chairperson role and leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Acumen
  • Administration
  • Marketing including social media
  • Strategic thinker
  • Business sense
  • Information technology
  • Clear communicator including public speaking
  • Great at stakeholder relations
  • Committed to both the Trust and the Manawatū District

We will also be seeking a new Chairperson in the future, so there may be an opportunity to step into this role if you have the potential and are interested in leadership. A small honorarium is paid to our trustees to acknowledge their valued time commitment and expertise.

To apply, please go to: https://mdccareers.co.nz/Vacancies/6717563

Queries can be directed to Maree Pritchard maree.pritchard@mdc.govt.nz or by phone on (06) 323-0000.

To learn more about Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park, please click the Manawatū District Council Website link: Council Organisations | Manawatū District Council and scroll down to Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust for further information.

Shayne Harris

Chief Executive

Applications Close: 26 Feb 2025

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