The New Zealand Football Foundation (NZFF) is in the process of looking for a new Trustee for the NZ Football Foundation Board. 
 
NZFF is an independent charitable foundation established in 2010 with a capital fund received [through New Zealand Football] from FIFA as a result of the All-Whites qualification for the 2010 World Cup.
 
Their goals include distributing funds to projects where it is most needed to support the growth and development of football in New Zealand and raising and investing funds to grow the capital base. The current funding criteria includes a focus on women and girls and communities who have limited access to social and economic resources and opportunities compared to the general population.
 
They have a strong capital fund of approximately $6m, overseen by seven Trustees and a Chief Executive (based out of Auckland), who collectively bring a range of professional experience to the table.
 
The Foundation is looking for a new Trustee to join the Board of Trustees. This individual will bring diversity of experience to the board, commercial and marketing skills, and wide network connections to enable the Board to achieve the goals of the Foundation.
 
The New Zealand Football Foundation Trustee position will appeal to people who have a passion for making things happen, a desire to give back, the requisite experience and an energy to bring about change in the charitable sector. Football experience is not a prerequisite.
 
Ideal Applicant
The background they are seeking for the NZFF Trustee role includes:

• Management/governance experience - understanding of a small business environment, charities or equivalent organisations.
• Marketing and coms experience, website and social media.
• Strategic thinking with a future focus.
• The ability to provide contacts for philanthropic and commercial partnership funding is desirable.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is desirable.

Diversity
They particularly encourage applications from Women, Tāngata Whenua, Pasifika and other ethnicities.
 
Remuneration
This is a voluntary role.
 
Information required for you to apply
Please click here to apply, and attach your CV and a cover letter highlighting the skills you would contribute to governance best practice at the New Zealand Football Foundation. The closing date for applications is 12th September 2024.

Contact

Neilc@footballfoundation.org.nz
 
Article added: Thursday 05 September 2024