Hope Rising Farm Board Member

Hope Rising Farm has been operating as a charitable trust since 2013, with the mission to unlock confidence through purpose and passion in the tranquil paddocks of our Ngāruawāhia farmland. Here, horses and hearts unite so those who have experienced hard times can discover new skills and confidence for a better life. Grounded in Christian values and guided by a spirit of manaakitanga, our unique programmes are based on years of research and experience. Carefully designed horse activities, practical farm work, and dedicated mentoring help participants develop competencies such as confidence, communication, leadership, and boundary-setting. Over the last year, we delivered 33 programmes, totalling 272 sessions and engaging 75 participants.

Our recent strategic review resulted in a clear strategic plan and objectives, and the need to appoint three new board members to guide its implementation. In particular, we are seeking board members who can bring at least one of the following to the table:

• Māori cultural understanding to help ground our programmes in authentic tikanga (customs) and te ao Māori (Māori worldview).
• An understanding of the New Zealand education system, including current trends and initiatives.
• Direct experience or an understanding of delivering, or working within, community-based social services in NZ.
• Ability to advise the board in achieving fundraising targets and securing sponsorship within the NZ landscape.
• As a formal board member, you will fulfil the next tasks:
• Act as a sounding board for executive management regarding your area of expertise, challenging assumptions and offering independent, evidence-based recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of the strategic plan at each board meeting. Review key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against strategic goals.
• Oversee the organisation’s compliance to both secular laws and Christian guidelines that govern Christian tradition.
• Track responsible use of financial and other resources against mission and strategic goals, and ensure transparent reporting to stakeholders.

**Commitment details: **

• Monthly meetings online
• Approximate hours per month: 4-5 hours
• Board members play an active role outside formal meetings, lending their particular skills and capacity to advance our strategic priorities
• All board members are expected to be followers of Jesus

**Remuneration: **This is a voluntary role

**How to apply **

• Send your governance CV and short cover letter to [email protected]
• Candidates will be invited for interviews by email as part of our selection process