YWCA Waikato Board Member

Hamilton

Organisation YWCA Waikato
Category Committee & Board
Hours Both/Flexible

About Us

At Waikato Young Women’s Christian Association (YMCA) Incorporated we believe every young woman deserves to live a life she values—and we’re here to help make that possible. Through storytelling, advocacy, and community-building, we lead and connect. We create and support events, workshops, and activities that open up opportunities for young women to thrive. Grounded in their voices and lived experiences, our work builds spaces—both online and in person—where young women feel seen, heard, and supported.

In addition to our core focus of championing young women in the Waikato, we also provide services for the wider community. Our hostel and venue hire are open to everyone.

The Roles
YWCA Waikato is seeking to co-opt one or two new Board members to strengthen our governance capability and community representation. We are a charitable organisation supporting young women across the Waikato.

We are currently inviting expressions of interest from:

  1. A Board member – Kaupapa Māori Lead
    We welcome volunteers with strong connections to te ao Māori and experience working with wāhine who is committed to the wellbeing and advancement of young women in our region. Who will bring lived experience relevant to Māori women’s wellbeing, cultural insight and community connection to our governance table.

  2. A Board member with property / facilities / maintenance expertise
    We are seeking someone with experience in property management, facilities oversight, building maintenance, asset planning and capital works. This Board member will provide strategic oversight and guidance in relation to our physical assets and long-term property planning.

These roles can be combined in one candidate.

These are voluntary governance roles. Board members contribute to strategic direction, organisational sustainability, risk oversight and ensuring we remain relevant to the needs of young women across the Waikato.

Serving on the YWCA Waikato Board offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a tangible difference in the lives of young women in our region.

Requirements:

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Are aligned with our mission and values
  • Can commit time to Board meetings and preparation
  • Bring strategic thinking and sound judgement
  • Value collaboration and collective decision-making.
  • Previous governance experience is an advantage but not required.

Time commitment:

  • On average 4-8 hours per month including subcommittee work.
  • Meetings are mainly held online with in-person Board meetings every second month.
  • Board meetings take place every last Tuesday of the month at 5.45pm.

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.

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