09 Jul Applications Open for 2024 Annual Board of Trustee Appointments
Dairy Trust Taranaki commenced operations in December 2016, with the merged assets provided by three legacy entities: Stratford Demonstration Farm, Waimate West Demonstration Farm, and the Taranaki Agricultural Research Station (TARS).
The four Dairy Trust Taranaki farms, Stratford, Waimate West, Gibson and Kavanagh cover 408 effective hectares, milk 1300 cows and employ/contract up to 12.5 full-time equivalent farm staff.
We are committed to delivering relevant, innovative, world-class research, demonstration, and extension to the dairy farmers of Taranaki and New Zealand through significant long-term trials across our farms held by our values of:
* One Team
* Positivity
* Do What’s Right
* Development
* Communication
* Be Innovative
* Be Relevant
* Collaborate and Persevere
We have two Trustee vacancies this term. Terms are for three years.
Trustee Skills / Competencies Sought
* Demonstrated governance experience
* Financial management
* Strategic planning and implementation
* Risk Management
* Integrity and passion to contribute to the dairy industry
The Trust is looking for candidates who can demonstrate a strong level of financial management and a detailed understanding of audit and risk.
Commitment
All Trustees are expected to attend an annual strategic planning event (1- or 2-days duration), bimonthly board meetings, and quarterly subcommittee meetings.
Be willing and motivated for ongoing professional development.
Serve on at least one subcommittee.
This is an average monthly commitment of 6-8 hours. Trustees perform their roles on a mainly voluntary basis, travel expenses reimbursed. Trustees will ideally reside in the Taranaki region or be available to attend regular meetings in person or via video link.
Applications close at 9.00pm on Friday, 27th September 2024.
Please send expressions of interest along with your CV to chair@dtt.kiwi with subject: “Trustee EOI”.
A return email will be sent acknowledging successful receipt of your email.