Anglican Family Care’s mission is to work together with Otago whānau to make change that inspires hope for a better future through strong, connected and thriving whānau and tamariki, and by observing and living by the kaupapa of te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have been providing social services in Otago for over fifty years through:
Free, professional social work support to Otago tamariki and their whānau,
Visiting families at home and working with parents to ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of their children,
Offering counselling to parents and play therapy to children and adults.
Anglican Family Care embraces the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi and aspires to work proficiently across Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Huruhuri in all aspects of our work.
We are looking for a volunteer board member to join our skills-based board.
We are seeking candidates with community governance experience and experience in at least one of the following areas:
Leadership and Strategic vision
Financial management
Contracting with government
Knowledge of Social Work practice principles and statutory requirements
Understanding of Te Ao Māori and the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi
Community Development principles and practice
Strategic planning processes
Data governance expertise (IT, data analytics, systems and processes, and cyber risk management)
To be effective in the role, candidates need to have a broad perspective, good communication skills, be able to actively contribute to the board, and be an ambassador for Anglican Family Care. In addition, candidates will need to have an appreciation of the not-for-profit sector and the agency’s values.
You need to commit to the time required for monthly board meetings as well as preparation time. The board meets on the 4th Thursday of every month from 12.30 – 2 pm in Dunedin
If this sounds like the ideal governance role for you, please contact the Anglican Family Care Centre Board’s Chair, Ruth Zeinert Ruth@FamilyCare.org.nz