Māori Trustee

• Provide governance, strategic and sector leadership.
• Uphold kaupapa Māori values and bicultural principles.

Ko wai mātou | About us
 
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision is an independent charitable trust overseen by a Board of Trustees representing film, television, radio, archival, Māori and community interests.
Ngā Taonga is Aotearoa New Zealand’s audiovisual archive. We save and cherish the stories, creativity and history of Aotearoa New Zealand in sound and moving images. With strong values of connection, conservation and commitment our purpose is to collect, preserve, care for and share our nation’s audiovisual taonga. Our kaupapa expresses our commitment to the principles of the te Tiriti o Waitangi and reflects Māori and Pākehā perspectives, language and aspirations. It guides the way we work with each other, with audiovisual taonga and with those connected with them.
We are committed to supporting the revitalisation of te reo Māori, encouraging all trustees to use te reo in their Board activities, advocate for mātauranga Māori and demonstrate openness to te ao Māori.
 
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

The purpose of this position is to:

• provide leadership and governance to protect and enhance the assets and interests of Ngā Taonga;
• contribute to the Board so it can achieve its objectives to ensure our sustainability and ability to operate and fulfil its goals and aspirations;
• be a voice for Māori cultural values and perspectives, and advocate for mātauranga Māori in all aspects of the organisation;
• provide expertise to the Board in mātauranga Māori and iwi/Māori engagement; and
• if elected Co-Chair, manage the relationship with the Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage, provide the primary relationship with the CE and chair meetings.

Ngā Taonga are searching for Independent Trustees with proven governance experience and deep knowledge of tikanga to fill one of their three Māori Trustee positions.  Experience working in partnership with iwi Māori and any connections to the broadcasting sector, experience with digital projects or digital preservation would also be highly regarded.
You will be expected to attend monthly hui, practice due diligence in decision-making and positively contribute to the strategic vision and direction of Ngā Taonga. This is a paid Board position.

KA KATIA NGĀ TONO/ APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday, 5th of May 2024
TONOA MAI, TIROHIA RANEI NGĀ KORERO WHAKAMARAMA MŌ TE TŪRANGA NEI, / APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION: www.jacksonstone.co.nz
TOHUTORO /REFERENCE: BH-10907
ME HE PĀTAI ANŌ / FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Rachelle Russell 04 550 8041