Board Vacancies and Events
On this page Caren and Mele post certain board vacancies or opportunities that we have either been asked to promote to Pacific audiences or we think our people may want to know about, and apply for.
Here we also post governance events open to the public that you may be interested in attending.
Current Board Vacancies & Governance Events:
1. Institute of Directors Pasifika‑focused events open to anyone interested
- 11 May, Christchurch – "The role of connected responsibility through a Pacific lens"
- 18 May, Dunedin – "Serving with purpose: Pasifika leadership in governance"
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2 Jun, Wellington – "Pasifika governance: From representation to influence"
Panel speakers: Caren Rangi, Tuimaifoa Lemaluotiafau Fa'aea, Kauri Tearaura, Mele Wendt - 13 Jul, Wellington – IoD Pasifika Connect – "Challenges in governance as Pacific directors, and the solutions to those challenges." (Registration link to come)
- 13 Aug, Hamilton – Pasifika event – TBC
- 15 Oct, Auckland – Pasifika event – TBC
2. New (FREE) Book: Changing Paradigms
A collection of essays from 25 contributors across Aotearoa New Zealand, edited by Steven Moe, Partner at Parry Field Lawyers. The book includes many thought‑provoking articles from contributors who are each experts in their fields, and it covers a diverse range of topics including challenges for governance, the economy, AI, the role of funders, Pasifika insights, impact investing, and more.
Caren Rangi and Mele Wendt are contributors with:
- Their joint article with lawyer Steven Moe, "Moving, seconding...but why?"
- Caren's piece, "Myths and Truths About Governance of Charities"
- Mele's essay, "The Charity Model Was Not Designed For Us: Rethinking Governance and Accountability in Community Contexts."
3. Institute of Directors Pasifika Governance Shared Interest Group (SIG)
The Institute of Directors is committed to supporting greater involvement, empowerment, and visibility of Pacific people in governance, and to championing the value of board diversity as a key to good governance.
This Pasifika Governance Shared Interest Group (SIG) is for anyone interested in Pasifika content, events, and networking opportunities, and is FREE to join.
Sign up for the Pasifika Governance SIG – Pasifika Governance (IoD website)
