Mai Lighthouse is entering a period of exciting growth! As our community expands and service demand increases, we’re reimagining how we deliver impact.
Our priorities include:
• Designing innovative, community driven services that deliver measurable social value
• Building a high performing, values led team of Kaimahi
• Developing stronger funding models and partnerships for long term sustainability
Mai Lighthouse is seeking forward thinking leaders to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you’ll work with the Chief Executive and your fellow trustees to shape strategy, ensure effective governance, and drive a future focused vision for holistic community support. This is a volunteer governance role with meaningful regional impact.
What You’ll Bring
• A positive, collaborative, and outcomes driven mindset
• Strong commercial or business acumen
• Understanding of the social services environment and the needs of clients, families, and whānau
• Experience in governance or leadership
• Knowledge and respect for the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Highly Valued Expertise
We’re particularly interested in individuals with background in:
• Property, development, or asset management
• Fundraising, philanthropy, or financial strategy
• Have strong commercial and business acumen.
Why Join Us
If you’re passionate about building stronger, more connected communities and want to lend your expertise to an organisation making real, measurable difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Time Commitment: 10-11 meetings per year (In-person and online)
Remuneration: Unpaid role
Applicant Locations: Auckland and Waikato
Term: 3 years
To apply: Please send through a CV and cover letter to Robyn Driver: robyn@mailighthouse.org.nz. To be considered for this role you must be legally entitled to work in Aotearoa New Zealand. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and a criminal check.
Applications close: 7th November 2025, 10pm
