He wāhi hou mō Te Kōruru o Literacy Aotearoa
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā koutou katoa.
Literacy Aotearoa is seeking expressions of interest for a Tauiwi trustee to join our high-performing Board, Te Kōruru, and help guide a bold new era of strategic growth and transformation. We are a passionate, values-led organisation dedicated to empowering the people of Aotearoa to realise their full potential through high-quality, accessible, literacy education.
Our 2025-2027 strategy sets an ambitious target: to positively impact and reach the lives of 48,000 people across Aotearoa.
We seek an experienced governance professional with a commitment to equity, digital innovation and partner-based leadership to support us across our five strategic pillars:
● Our People: Support a vision-led, high-trust culture anchored in transparency and equity.
● Technology: Guide the development of digital infrastructure that promotes inclusion, innovation, and strategic growth.
● Pedagogy: Champion a dual-world, learner and community-driven education approach.
● Partnerships: strengthen strategic relationships to extend our impact and reach.
● Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Equity: Uphold our obligations as a Tiriti partner, ensuring that equity and Maori-Crown relationships are embedded in every aspect of our work.
This Tauiwi trustee role is part of our ongoing commitment to bicultural governance and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You will bring critical insight into how non-Māori governance partners can support and uphold the mana Motuhake of Māori.
We are looking for someone who is: –
1. An experienced board of governance professional
2. Values-aligned and committed to social justice and community transformation
3. Confident in working in Te Tiriti-based environments or eager to learn and grow in this space
4. Experience in the tertiary education sector or with private training establishments (PTEs)
If you can answer yes to the above, then we invite you to apply.
To express your interest and receive a full information pack, please email people@literacy.org.nz or visit our website at https://www.literacy.org.nz/
Role Description
Position: Trustee (Te Kōruru member) of the Literacy Aotearoa Charitable Trust
Purpose: As a trustee on Te Kōruru, you will have statutory responsibility for the affairs and activities of Literacy Aotearoa. The Board’s role is to provide strategic guidance and effective oversight of management to ensure that the resources of the organisation are utilised to make the greatest difference to adult literacy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Term of Office: Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years. Reappointment is possible for up to two further terms of three years each, after which a former trustee may stand for re-election after a three-year recess.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organisation’s performance and viability.
- Work with Te Tumuaki (Chief Executive) to articulate and approve the organisation’s purpose, values, vision, policies, compliance and strategic plan, including receiving and supporting the annual plan.
- Ensure a clear separation between governance and management.
- Uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through a successful co-governance model where decision-making is shared equally between the Māori and Tauiwi caucus.
- Attend board meetings, which are held at least five times per year, and be available for subcommittee hui.
- Serve on one or more Te Kōruru committees and/or working parties.
Required Competencies and Expertise:
- A strong commitment to the kaupapa and values of Literacy Aotearoa.
- High-level knowledge, skills, and competencies to provide the best governance, which ensures full compliance with policies and strategic development that always enhance the organisation.
- A proven track record in governance and a readiness to be up-to-date with current governance practices and expectations, and a willingness to embrace professional development as and when necessary and available.
- Specific experience and knowledge of the tertiary education sector and/or private training establishments (PTEs) is highly desirable.
- Expertise in one or more of the following strategic areas:
- ○ Adult literacy
- ○ Data Analysis, Insights, Learning, and Intelligence
- ○ Marketing and Communications
- ○ An understanding of the experiences of Tangata Whaikaha & Tangata Whaiora
Remuneration: Paid
We are seeking a leader who is passionate about our purpose and ready to help us achieve our strategic goals. If you have the expertise to shape our future and drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.
