Kapiti Women’s Centre

The Kapiti Women's Centre (KWC) is a feminist organisation which promotes the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of women on the Kapiti Coast.

We offer support, information, referrals, educational programmes, counselling and a range of other services.

We are committed to removing any economic and social barriers that may otherwise prevent women from using these services.

Governance members are required to have the following skills and experience.

Core governance skills and experience:

• Financially literate: able to read, interpret, and question financial accounts.
• Clear understanding of the legal frameworks and compliance of governance.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to identify risk and opportunities.
• Ability to work within a team environment and kaupapa of KWC of collectivism and consensus decision making.

The governance group specifically seeks new members with an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Kaupapa Māori services.

New members with strong connections to Pacific communities in the Kapiti region are also being sought.

Desirable skills and experience are:

• Business and service development.
• Understanding of community service providing and government contracting.
• Strategic HR and people leadership.
• Competency with digital tools.

Governance groups members will need to show their commitment to:

• The philosophy of the Kapiti Women’s Centre.
• The aims and objectives of the Kapiti Women’s Centre.
• Collective decision making.
• Building strong relationships with other collective members and stakeholders.

Within the Collective, Governance members have the responsibility for providing good governance for the Collective. This means Governance members will contribute to and take responsibility for guiding the collective in:

• Forward planning, strategy development and goal setting – this is a collective responsibility - for the organisation.
• Strategic and governance policy formulation.
• Reporting and accountability to the collective public and major funders, including an annual audit and the holding of an AGM.
• Ensuring KWC complies with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Work with the collective to identify the desired behaviours and culture of KWC and work within this model.
• Identifying and managing risk.
• Oversight of management of the Centre’s resources, both monetary and other.
• The appointment, monitoring and evaluation of the Centre Manager.
• Providing support to the Centre Manager.
• Undertaking regular evaluations of Governance performance.

In doing so, Governance respects its role as part of the Collective and commits to discussing any matters and decisions that impact on the wider Collective, with the Collective.

Governance members commit to the following responsibilities, namely to:

• Abide by KWC’s Code of Conduct.
• Work within the collective practices and procedures and contractual obligations of the KWC.
• Regularly attend all Governance meetings and the AGM and participate in collective activities.
• Make an effective contribution to the group, i.e. undertake work as required; serve on committees; participate in discussions and decision-making processes; facilitate meetings.
• Take responsibility for being informed about KWC policies, services, aims, philosophy and mission statement.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining why you would be an ideal candidate to Louise Waterworth, Manager: manager@kapitiwomenscentre.org.nz