19 Oct 2023Woodlands Estate is the historic homestead property in Gordonton. The property comprises the Woodlands Historic Homestead, a function centre, cafe and gardens, which are gardens of national significance.
Owned by Waikato District Council and administered by the charitable Trust Board. The principal object is to develop, maintain and manage the Estate in a manner so that the historic and aesthetic value of the homestead and gardens are preserved; public access to and enjoyment of the Estate is encouraged, and is maintained to a standard which is generally acceptable insofar as possible and financially self-supporting.
The Trust Board rules provide for trustee positions to be reviewed annually by an Appointments Panel. This year we have three trustees’ terms expiring and they are retiring from the board. The appointments panel is now seeking applications for appointment.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Successful applicants will have a mix of the following:
• Business experience at a senior level
• High level of governance awareness
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience in friend-raising and fund-raising
• A passion and affinity for the preservation of the culture and history of the Estate
The Trust Board and the Appointments Panel recognise the necessity for diversity to be considered in the appointment process.
COMMITMENT REQUIRED
Currently board members attend;
• One (1.5hr) monthly board meeting held at Woodlands Estate each month.
• One (1hr) sub-committee meeting held at Woodlands Estate each month.
• Annual AGM held at Woodlands Estate each November.
TERM
3 years
APPLY
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining why you would be an ideal candidate to Kirstie Alley, Manager and Appointment Panel Secretary [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed as received; interviews will be held in November.