Board Member for Tourette's New Zealand

Board Member for Tourette's New Zealand

Board Member for Tourette's New Zealand
Tourette's Association New Zealand

Estimated Time: 3 - 5 Hours Over 2 - 4 Weeks

The Tourette's Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (TANZ) has been supporting children, young people and adults living with Tourette Syndrome and chronic tic disorders since 2013. Every year, the Association supports thousands of New Zealanders as they adjust to life living with Tourette Syndrome, or when supporting a family member or individual with Tourette Syndrome. The vision remains as it has since its inception - that one day the world will be a safe and welcoming place for those living with Tourette Syndrome. Due to the growth of its membership and the scope of the advocacy work that it does with schools, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, the Association is now looking to strengthen its board to usher in an exciting new phase of growth and development. The TANZ Board currently comprises five members. Due to the growth of the organisation, we are currently looking to appoint two (2) new board members.

Working location

The Board currently meets virtually outside of office hours once every six weeks.

Proposed project steps with time estimates

The role would be ongoing with a preference for a 3 year term, however, we would be happy to discuss a shorter term for the right candidate

What We Have In Place

The TANZ Board currently comprises five members. Due to the growth of the organisation, we are currently looking to appoint two new board members.The Executive Director of TANZ sits on the board with non-voting rights.

The Association is looking for individuals with some or all of the following qualities:
Previous governance experience
Proven strategic thinking capability
Legal/Regulatory experience
Financial Literacy
Fundraising experience
Networking capabilities
NFP knowledge or experience
Marketing knowledge or experience

The board vacancies may be suitable to those with limited governance experience, who are able to demonstrate a track record of sound judgement and effective decision making.


Tourette's Association New Zealand
Accessibility
Children
Community Group
Disability
Education
Family Support
Good Cause
Health
Health - Children
Health - Family
Mental Health
Parental Support
Social Services
Wellbeing
Wellbeing - Children
Youth
New Zealand wide
Mission
Our vision has remained the same since our inception in 2013 that one day the world will be a safe and welcoming place for those living with Tourette Syndrome.
What we Do
The Tourette's Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (TANZ) has been supporting children, young people and adults living with Tourette Syndrome and chronic tic disorders since 2013. Every year, the Association supports thousands of New Zealanders as they adjust to life living with Tourette Syndrome