We are seeking new Trustees for the Woodhill Sands Trust

The Woodhill Sands Trust is seeking new Trustees, to both increase the number of Trustees and to allow for succession planning.  The advert is now live through the website Appoint Better Boards and can be viewed here.

The Trust Board invites applications from suitably qualified individuals with a mix of experience and strengths who are willing to contribute to delivering the governance leadership for the development of Woodhill Sands into the home of equestrian sports.  The role description for a Trustee can be read here.

The ideal applicants will have a demonstrated interest in equestrian sports and an ambition to contribute to the development of the sport and riding in Auckland, backed up by experience in some of the following areas:

• Governance experience, particularly within community organisations with facility management responsibilities, supplemented by commercial and financial acumen

• Knowledge and interest in community-based sports and recreational activities as a participant (rider, official or volunteer)

• Strong networks in the local or equestrian communities

• Ability to work alongside others in a collegial and respectful way

• Demonstrated strategic ability and stakeholder management skills that enable a focus on the venue across all aspects of its use

• Particular expertise in communications, or project management that can support venue development

• Accounting and financial expertise, recognising that sound financial management is critical to sustainability of community ownership of the venue.

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR YOU TO APPLY

Please provide a covering letter and CV through the advertisement on Appoint Better Boards https://www.appointbetterboards.co.nz/position/apt21376  . Applications close on 18 November 2022 at 5pm.   Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence will be by email.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Kathryn Roberts on                 +64 21 656 679, kathryn@woodhillsands.co.nz

Glen Beal on                           +64 21 900 937, glen@beal.nz 

Tony Bult on                            +64 27 476 1175,  tonybult3@gmail.com 

Jane Burmester on                 +64 21 248 4431, jane.b@burmester.co.nz

Philippa Fourie on                   +64 27 504 6304, Philippa.fourie@xtra.co.nz

Lloyd Cartwright on                 +64 21 490 198, lloyd@lgchorizons.co