Could you be our new Associate Board member?

Thriving Southland does amazing things in our community, supporting 37 Catchment Groups, 2000 local members of those Groups and covering 97% of the Southland area.

We’re looking for a dynamic, passionate individual, who cares deeply about Southland and our grassroots approach to economic, wellbeing and environmental improvements.

Applications close midnight, 16 May.

This appointment is for 18 months starting June 2025 and is a voluntary (unpaid) role.

Role of the Board

The Board’s role is to effectively represent, and promote the interests of, Thriving Southland. As an Associate Board member, you will support the Board to direct and supervise the management of the business and affairs of Thriving Southland including strategy, financial and leadership oversight.

What is expected from you

You will need to have the time to carefully review all papers sent to you for meetings and to ask questions objectively in the interests of Thriving Southland. The Board, as a whole, is collectively responsible for the success of Thriving Southland. In the normal course of events, day-to-day management of the Thriving Southland is left to management.

As an Associate Board member your voice will be welcomed at the Board Table, but as a non-voting member you will not be required or accustomed to act or exercise controls and powers required of the permanent board members.

Timing and location of board meetings, and time commitment

The board normally meets six times per year and holds additional meetings as the occasion requires. In-person meetings typically run for four hours during the day, and if held, online meetings in the evening for two hours. You will receive the board papers for the meeting by one week prior.

In addition to routine board meetings, there will be a little preparatory work and travel. Please ensure that you can commit to the time needed.