Position of Treasurer on the Board of Trustees

Voluntary (unpaid)

Organisation description

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is a non-clinical 18+, peer-led organisation providing support to people in mental distress/addiction, bereavement and/or suicidal crisis. Our Vision is to reduce suicide in Aotearoa New Zealand. The purpose of our work is to foster hope through our lived experience to build resilience, improve wellness, and reduce suicide. Our core values are Transparency, Aroha, Trust, Agency/Mana.

Particular skills/competencies sought

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust Board is looking for motivated individual to join our board of trustees as Treasurer. The position would suit someone who is willing to work with the General Manager on the Trust’s finances, work closely with the Chair to work on the strategic direction, and meet its legal obligations in accordance with the Trust Deed.

This would suit someone who is organised and wants to be involved in positive change in the Mental Health sphere.

Important skills and attributes sought include:

• People with lived experience of mental distress and/or addictions
• Diversity
• Experience of the Mental Health Sector
• Knowledge of the Mental Health System in any capacity
• Knowledge of Tikanga Maori and Tiriti o Waitangi

In addition, keen to be part of the collaborative board of trustees who are passionate about creating positive changes in Aotearoa’s Mental Health system and lives, will be key to your success in this role.

Previous governance experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided to the right individual.

The key responsibilities in this role include:

• Contributing to board meetings (every six weeks) and collective responsibility for decision-making
• Contributing, at a governance level, to the development, implementation, and review of the LMSPT's strategic plan and annual work programme
• Contribute to setting the Life Matters Budget and monitoring its performance with the GM
• The board meetings are usually held six weekly at The Hope Centre in Dunedin
• This is an unremunerated role

Ability to travel to Dunedin is preferable, but we are open to applications from elsewhere around the country.

Commitment required

Attend six weekly meetings. Meetings are around two hours.

Six weekly meeting with general manager.

Term

Minimum two years.

Geographical Considerations

All of New Zealand considered.

Apply

If you are interested in applying please get in touch with Chair of the Board - James Sutherland - board@lifematters.org.nz

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About Us

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust | Te Whare Oranga Ngākau was formed in 2014 because there is little support available to families bereaved by suicide or those who are suicidal. In 2018 the Trust began offering direct peer support services from the Hope Centre | Te Whare Tūmanako in Central Dunedin. The Mission of the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is to reduce the rate of suicide and suicidal behaviour by:

• Supporting people at risk of suicide and their whanau
• Providing community education
• Increasing community awareness
• Providing bereavement support
• Reducing stigma
• Local and national advocacy
• We are seeking additional people to join our successful volunteer Board of Trustees.

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The Role of Trustee

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is looking for trustees. The positions will suit people able to bring their leadership skills to the board as it sets the strategic direction, meets its legal obligations, and monitors the performance of Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust in accordance with the Trust Deed.

Important skills and attributes sought include:

• Diversity
• Fundraising
• Legal
• Financial
• Human Resources
• Strategic Direction
• Experience of working in the Mental Health and Addiction Sector
• Professional practice in peer support
• Governance Experience
• People with lived experience of mental health and /or addictions
• Mana Whenua representation
• In addition, knowledge of the key issues in mental health, an ability to work collaboratively with other board members and a passion to be part of the trust’s work in making a positive difference in people’s lives, will be key to your success in this role.

The key responsibilities in this role include:

• Contributing to board meetings (once a month) and collective responsibility for decision-making
• Contributing, at a governance level, to the development, implementation, and review of the LMSPT’s strategic plan and annual work programme
• The Board meetings are usually held monthly at The Hope Centre in Dunedin. This is an unpaid role.
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We particularly encourage applications from Tangata Whenua, Pasifika, Individuals with a disability, or lived experience.

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Secretary (now closed)

Application as Secretary to Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust Board and Trustee 

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust Board is looking for motivated individual to join our board of trustees as Secretary. The position would suit someone who is willing to take the Trust’s minutes and work closely with the Chair to work on the strategic direction, meet its legal obligations in accordance with the Trust Deed. 

This would suit someone who is organised and wants to be involved in positive change in the Mental Health sphere. 

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Important skills and attributes sought include: 

• People with lived experience of mental health and/or addictions
• Diversity
• Experience of the Mental Health Sector 
• Knowledge of the Mental Health System in any capacity
• Knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Tiriti o Waitangi
• In addition, keen to be part of the collaborative board of trustees who are passionate about creating positive changes in Aotearoa’s Mental Health system and lives, will be key to your success in this role. 

Previous governance experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided to the right individual. 

The key responsibilities in this role include: 

• Contributing to board meetings (every six weeks) and collective responsibility for decision - making
• Contributing, at a governance level, to the development, implementation, and review of the LMSPT's strategic plan and annual work programme
• The board meetings are usually held monthly at The Hope Centre in Dunedin. 
• This is an unremunerated role 

It is preferable that a person of geographical closeness to Dunedin applies. 

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If you are interested in applying and want a full job description please get in touch with James Sutherland - board@lifematters.org.nz