* are in the early stages of their governance career i.e. with fewer than five years’ governance experience in an independent and/or non-executive role.
* reside in Waitaha Canterbury and/or the rohe of the following rūnanga:
o Arowhenua
o Kaikōura
o Koukourarata
o Makaawhio
o Ngāi Tūāhuriri
o Ngāti Waewae
o Ōnuku
o Rāpaki
o Taumutu
o Waihao
o Wairewa
Benefits include
* $1500 towards IoD professional development
* Complimentary IoD membership for 12 months
* Complimentary attendance at all Canterbury Branch events for 12 months
* 12 months mentoring with an experienced director
* 12 month internship on the board of Presbyterian Support Upper South Island
Applicants cannot be
* a previous recipient of an Emerging Director Award
* a current mentee participating in IoD’s Mentoring for Diversity programme, Tautua Pasifika mentoring programme and/or an appointed Future Director currently observing on a Host Board.
To apply, you must
* Demonstrate a commitment to developing your governance skills
* Have skills and experience that would be useful to a board
* Have at least three years’ experience in a senior management role; or as a professional business advisor; or from growing your own business; or a small company board.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of sound governance
* Have not held a significant governance role to date. For example, roles as a school trustee or officer in a local sports, school or community organisation or club do not exclude you from applying
* Disclose any association with the Aspiring Māori Director Award sponsor, an Emerging Director Award sponsor and/or any local branch sponsor
Application
Applications are open until 5:00pm Monday 11 August 2025.
Thanks to Presbyterian Support Upper South Island, sponsor of our 2025 Aspiring Māori Director Award.
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