Community Trusts 2025 Candidate Information Sheet
Community trusts fund activities that directly benefit their communities
The community trusts (the trusts) are governed by their individual trust deed, and the Community
Trusts Act 1999. Each trust is responsible for managing a large investment portfolio, as well as
carrying out policies to ensure the distribution of grants for charitable, cultural, philanthropic,
recreational and other purposes beneficial to its community.
The number of trustees on each trusts board varies, in relation to the size of the region served and
their workload. Trustees are appointed for terms of up to four years and are eligible for
reappointment. Trustees continue in office, despite the expiry of their term, until a further
appointment decision is made.
Trustees work together to make investment decisions, to grant funding for community projects and
activities, and to set the trust’s policy direction and strategic plans.
Trustees need to have a good understanding of, and connections to, the communities which they
serve.
Skil s and attributes desired Each trust should ideally have the following mix of skills and experience:
1. governance experience;
2. community involvement;
3. investment experience;
4. grant making experience;
5. strategic thinking; and
6. legal expertise.
Māori, Pasifika, ethnic perspectives reflective of the specific region’s diversity, and geographic
representation are also desirable in candidates.
The specific criteria for each trust can be found on pages 2 to 5 of this information sheet.
Location People considered for appointment must reside within the grant distribution area of the trust.
Impartiality
Appointed trustees must be impartial. Irrespective of political interests and personal beliefs, trustees
must conduct themselves in a way that enables them to act effectively under current and future
governments and serves the wider needs of the community.
Public servants seeking appointment to trusts
under the Official Information Act 1982
Cabinet has agreed that Ministers should not general y appoint public servants to statutory bodies
but that there may be special circumstances in which employees of Public Service departments can
be appointed. Further information is provided in
the State Services Commission’s Board Appointment
and Induction Guidelines (see page 16), and Cabinet Office circulars
CO (02) 5: Appointment of Public
Servants to Statutory Board, and
CO (22) 2: Revised Fees Framework for members appointed to
bodies in which the Crown has an interest (especially paragraphs 73-79).
Nomination process
Any person seeking appointment to a community trust should provide a ful and up-to-date
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curriculum vitae and complete the conflicts of interest declaration on the expression of interest form.
Completed nomination forms should be sent to
[email address] by
23 May 2025.
Please note that any nomination may not necessarily result in the appointment of a particular person.
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Foundation North selection criteria and trustee fee
Foundation North is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or more of the fol owing
key criteria:
• Tangata Whenua Tamaki
• experience in Te Tiriti and climate change, Te Taiao
• ability to represent the rainbow sector
• ability to represent the Pasifika community
• ability to represent the Disability sector
• ability to represent the South Auckland community
• ability to represent the refugee sector.
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As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• governance experience
• community involvement
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• investment experience
• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking
• legal expertise.
The trustee fee is $18,700
Waikato Community Trust selection criteria and trustee fee
The
Waikato Community Trust is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or more of
the following key criteria:
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• Knowledge of te ao Māori, Pasifika, and ethnic communities
• Legal experience
• investment experience.
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• community involvement
• governance.
The trustee fee is $13,931.50
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Bay of Plenty Community Trust selection criteria and trustee fee
The
Bay of Plenty Community Trust is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or
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more of the following key criteria:
• represent a younger demographic
• reflect the ethnic diversity of the Bay of Plenty community
• commerce experience
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
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• governance experience
• community involvement
• investment experience
• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking
• legal expertise.
The trustee fee is $13,200
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Eastern and Central Community Trust selection criteria and trustee fee
The
Eastern and Central Community Trust is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one
or more of the following key criteria:
• extensive governance experience
• a finance and investment background
• legal expertise
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• community involvement
• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking.
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The trustee fee is $13,200
Toi Foundation selection criteria and trustee fee
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Toi Foundation is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or more of the
following key criteria:
• represent the diversity of the South Taranaki community
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• governance experience
• banking
• legal expertise
• accountancy knowledge and experience
• a finance and investment background
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• community involvement
• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking.
The trustee fee is $11,000
Whanganui Community Foundation selection criteria and trustee fee
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Whanganui Community Foundation is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or
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more of the following key criteria:
• a youth perspective
• an understanding of and connections with Māori communities, including hapu and iwi who
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have mana whenua in the region.
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• governance experience
• community involvement
• investment experience
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• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking
• legal expertise.
The trustee fee is $6,600
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Wel ington Community Fund selection criteria and trustee fee
The
Wel ington Community Fund is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or more
of the following key criteria:
• represent the Porirua community
• youth representation
• financial experience
• investment management experience
• legal experience
• accounting experience
• knowledge of and, networks in Māori communities (especial y local iwi)
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• knowledge of, and networks in, the region’s ethnic communities.
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• governance experience
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• community involvement
• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking.
The trustee fee is $6,600
West Coast Community Trust selection criteria and trustee fee
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West Coast Community Trust is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or more
of the following key criteria:
• financial and investment management experience Information
• accounting experience
• knowledge of and, networks in Māori communities (especially local iwi)
• knowledge of and, networks in the region’s ethnic communities
• community and voluntary sector experience
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• governance experience
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• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking
• legal expertise.
The trustee fee is $2,640
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Rata Foundation selection criteria and trustee fee
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Rātā Foundation is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or more of the
following key criteria:
• Has held a senior executive role in a large organisation
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• Governance experience
• Investment experience.
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• community involvement
• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking
• legal expertise.
The trustee fee is $15,400
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Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury selection criteria and trustee fee
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Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury is seeking nominations from candidates who
meet one or more of the following key criteria:
• governance experience
• community involvement
• investment experience
• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking
• legal expertise.
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following: 1982
• Māori (preferably Manawhenua) and/or other minority cultural backgrounds
• Have experience with other community organisations and have good local networks
• the ability to enhance district representation alongside existing trustees
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• a youth perspective
• commercial experience.
The trustee fee is $15,301
Otago Community Trust selection criteria and trustee fee
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Otago Community Trust is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or more of the
following key criteria:
• legal expertise
• connections with Pasifika communities
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• knowledge of the youth sector/youth representation
• knowledge of the education sector
• connections with the arts.
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• governance experience
• community involvement
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• investment experience
• grant-making experience
• strategic thinking.
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The trustee fee is $13,200
Community Trust South selection criteria and trustee fee
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Community Trust South is seeking nominations from candidates who meet one or more of the
following key criteria:
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• education sector knowledge
• rural sector knowledge
• youth representation
As well as the above key criteria, candidates are sought with experience in some of the following:
• governance experience
• community involvement
• investment experience
• grant-making experience
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• strategic thinking
• legal expertise.
The trustee fee is $15,675
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