Board Member - Help Shape the Future of Volunteering in Taupō

Step into a leadership role that uplifts and empowers volunteering across the beautiful Taupō district.

Volunteer Great Lake Taupō is on the lookout for passionate and community-minded individuals to join our Board. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the direction of volunteerism in our region and strengthen the heartbeat of our district through impactful governance.

What You’ll Do: Provide strategic guidance and governance for VGLT

Champion local volunteers, community organisations, and inclusion across the region

Support the development of strong people, systems, and partnerships

Uphold values of kaitiakitanga and community connection

Skills We’re Looking For:

We welcome people from all walks of life, especially those with skills or experience in:

Finance, legal, governance

HR, communications, fundraising, events

IT, data, systems, evaluation

We especially encourage expressions of interest from:

Māori and Pasifika individuals

Young professionals

People with disability or lived rural experiences

Tūrangi-based or Taupō District locals

Your Impact:

By sharing your knowledge and life experience, you'll directly influence the wellbeing of our district, amplify local voices, and nurture a stronger, more inclusive volunteer ecosystem.

Time Commitment:

Approx. 4-6 hours per month

Board meetings + occasional mahi between sessions

What You’ll Gain:

A meaningful chance to give back to your community

Professional development and governance experience

Opportunities to build connections and grow your local impact

The satisfaction of guiding a trusted community organisation

How to Apply:

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Simply comment on our post, DM us, or email us to request the Board Information Pack and Expression of Interest form.

Let’s build something great for our district.