Board Member
Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA) is the lead agency for drowning prevention education in the Auckland region, working to build water competence and encourage safer behaviours in, on, and around the water. Our long-term objective is to minimise preventable drowning occurrences across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and, increasingly, Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are seeking committed governance leaders who want to use their skills for real-world community impact. This is an opportunity to join a purposeful, collegial Board and contribute to strategy, risk, sustainability, and the conditions that enable drowning prevention programmes, research, and advocacy to save lives.
At this stage, we are particularly interested in candidates who can bring strength in one or more of the following areas:
• Proven senior leadership or governance experience in relevant sectors (ideally in the aquatic sector), with the ability to strengthen DPA’s strategic relationships, stakeholder engagement, and impact.
• Confidence in reading financial reports, supporting prudent financial management, and contributing to financial sustainability and resourcing decisions.
• Capability in digital transformation, systems, data, product innovation, or technology-enabled service delivery, with an eye to improving reach and effectiveness.
This is a governance, not management, role. Board members work in partnership with the Chief Executive to set and monitor strategic direction, ensure sound stewardship of resources, manage risk, and uphold DPA’s values, equity focus, and Te Tiriti commitments.
Board members are expected to:
• Attend meetings and actively contribute to discussion and decision-making
• Read papers in advance and come prepared
• Participate in at least one sub-committee or agreed project
• Act as an ambassador for DPA within relevant networks
We are seeking people who are absolutely committed to the role and can be committed for the full term of appointment.
• This is a three-year term, expiring at the end of the AGM.
• The Board meets 10 times per year plus one Annual General Meeting (AGM).
o To support accessibility, every second meeting is online (one hour), with the remaining meetings held in person in Westhaven, Auckland
Time commitment is approximately 3 to 6 hours per month (meeting preparation, attendance, and follow-up), and there is an expectation that Board members will be part of at least one subcommittee/project.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Committee & Board