Do you have a passion for the visual arts and creative sector? Would you like to support Te Manawataki o Te Papa plans, which will help transform the heart of Tauranga city into a vibrant community space where arts and culture can flourish?
If so, a Tauranga Art Gallery Trust trustee position may be your perfect opportunity.
The Tauranga Art Gallery Trust owns and operates the Tauranga Art Gallery – toi Tauranga, on behalf of the residents of Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.
The Gallery’s purpose is to create exceptional art experiences that engage, inspire, challenge and educate through exhibitions, public programmes, and events.
The Board of Trustees are responsible for developing and delivering the Gallery’s strategic goals, overseeing the management of the Gallery’s assets and resources, and for ensuring prudent financial management to ensure long-term sustainability.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trustee whose skills and experience complement those of the current board. Diversity is valued, and these trustees will typically have a mix of some of the following attributes:
- Future Chair capability and leadership skills
- Legal expertise, in employment law or property
- Property management/ development or infrastructure experience
- Strong community relationships
- Marketing and/or communications skills
- In-depth appreciation and understanding of the cultural history of Aotearoa
- A strong interest and understanding of visual arts - locally and nationally
- Links with the local arts community and education providers, as well as local and central government agencies associated with the visual arts.
If you believe you have the skills to make a difference and a real contribution to the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust Board and art and culture in our region, your interest in the position is welcomed.
As a council-controlled organisation of Tauranga City Council, the Trust has charitable status and operates autonomously but in a political environment, with a requirement to meet the expectations of both its shareholders and its community in accordance with an agreed Statement of Intent.
Meetings are held monthly in Tauranga, although additional meetings may be required. A small remuneration is provided. Successful applicants will be appointed for a three-year term. While applicants are not required to live in Tauranga, the ability to build and maintain relationships within the Bay of Plenty community should be demonstrated.
Expressions of interest should be addressed to:
Chief Executive
Tauranga City Council
Private Bag 12022, Tauranga 3143
Apply online via email to: sanjana.france@tauranga.govt.nz.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 5 March, with interviews being held on 13th and 14th March 2023.
All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence.
An information pack is available on request. More information is also available at Tauranga Art Gallery website and Council controlled organisations webpage
Tauranga City Council’s Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations Policy (205kb pdf)