Board Members
WRC is looking for up to three highly committed individuals to fill current Board vacancies. The key responsibility of the Board is to ensure good governance in all aspects of WRC management. This includes, but is not limited to, health and safety, finance, policy, risk and reporting. Board members are required to attend a two-hour meeting once a month. There may be additional hui and campaign activities requiring Board participation on an ad hoc basis.
You would be part of a team that is passionate about healing and recovery and prepared to play a leadership role in promoting a “sexual violence free Whangārei and Te Tai Tokerau”.
About Whangārei Rape Crisis:
Ngā Whītiki Whānau Āhuru Mōwai o Whangārei / Whangārei Rape Crisis provides a 24-hour free service for rape and sexual abuse survivors and their whānau.
Whangārei Rape Crisis (WRC) utilises both feminist principles and Te Ao Māori in its mission to eliminate rape and sexual abuse. The organisation works alongside other charities and government services including the Police, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Social Development in its delivery of crisis and court support services.
WRC had 123 new referrals in the last 12 months and 102 people currently being supported through the service. Fifty-one per cent of our clients are Māori women. Since 2020 there has been an annual increase in the number of people accessing our crisis support service and we expect this trend to continue. We meet the needs of survivors through the framework of Te Whare Tapa Whā.
WRC recognises Māori as tangata whenua. We honour He Whakaputanga (the Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we actively support Māori aspirations for Te Tino Rangatiratanga mō te Iwi Māori (Māori self-determination).
Our strategic plan sets out our key deliverables and survivor voices inform our service design. We use our knowledge and experience to increase understanding and awareness of sexual harm and its prevention and to promote healing and build resilience within whānau, families and communities.
Requirements
- Board or management experience
- Commitment to He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Experience of partnerships working at a strategic stakeholder level
- The ability to contribute to our community focus
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment
To be discussed.
Getting Started
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.