Turner Centre Trustee (Volunteer Role)
Are you passionate about all the arts, keen to be involved in your local community and looking for a governance role?
Background
The Turner Centre is a multi-purpose performing arts centre and community hub, located in Kerikeri. Our vision is “Te Ranga Toi Waka – To be the waka that weaves all of the arts together – for our community”. In 2025 we welcomed over 45,000 visitors, presented over 100 shows, and made the arts accessible to our community through 10,000 free and affordable tickets — including 5,000 dedicated to tamariki and rangatahi — while supporting 35 community groups with discounts totalling $226,500. We are committed to supporting our community and the arts in the Northland region, whether that be through the delivery of accessible arts and cultural programmes, providing a local community group with a venue or contributing to the economy in our region via commercial hires.
Opportunity
As the Turner Centre begins its 21st year in operation, we are underway with an exciting phase of development as we implement our strategic plan and get underway with our building rejuvenation project. We have a committed group of eight volunteer Trustees with a range of skills and experience and need an additional Trustee to help us deliver on our plans.
We are seeking a Trustees, with any or all of the following experience:
Fundraising/sponsorship and philanthropic donations
Sound legal knowledge in Trusts and Funds
Financial knowledge
Understanding of Te Tiriti of Waitangi and Te Ao Maori
Strong networks in the Northland community
Connections with local artists and art communities in, or from, Tai Tokerau
This role is suitable for those looking for their first governance role.
Our Trust Board meets monthly for two hours and there is committee work required between meetings. As the Trustee role is voluntary it provides you with an opportunity to give back to your community.
If you would like to find out more or to submit your application for the role please contact Carol White (Chair) on 027 223 0386 or email your CV to [email protected]
Applications close on Friday 11 June however we will be reviewing applications as they are received.