Join our Nelson Branch as a Branch Secretary!
Join the Nelson Branch as their Secretary and oversee and support the administrative management of the Branch. Your roll will ensure that Branch manages its minutes, reports and paperwork properly. Secretaries work closely with the Branch president and treasurer.
Role Description
A branch secretary reports to and helps the branch president to administer the branch so it can fulfil its role.
Branch Secretary is an elected role or one filled through a casual vacancy. Branch committee members can hold their position for no more than two terms or six years continuously (excluding time spent filling a mid-term/casual vacancy).
New Zealand Red Cross branches are members who meet regularly and work to support our mission in their local communities. Branches have a hands-on local-community focus, and are run by volunteers and supported by their area council. Branches have a variety of roles, including promoting our Fundamental Principles, delivering services, maintaining a Red Cross presence in communities, fundraising, and recruiting new members. There is a formal structure to branches and each has an elected president, secretary and treasurer. Branches typically meet monthly.
Your Tasks
We are looking for a Secretary to join the Nelson Branch for the FY2026-2027 term.
Volunteer Requirements
- Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your past or current experience as well as completing the online application.
- 18+ years old
- A Taranaki resident with leadership experience is preferred
- A good communicator
- Able to commit to your team for at least 12 months
- Able to pass New Zealand MOJ Check (support Services Child/youth)
- Able to provide 2 referees for character check
For more information, please contact [email protected]