Oke Charity Looking for Oke Board Trustee at Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Oke Charity – KAOS Trustee Role Description

The Oke Charity

At Oke Charity, our mission is to cultivate a love for learning and healthy living in children by building school gardens throughout Aotearoa. We believe that every child should have access to fresh, nutritious food and the opportunity to learn about where their food comes from.

Through our work, we aim to inspire and educate our tamariki on the importance of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We strive to create safe and nurturing outdoor spaces where children can connect with nature, develop life skills, and build meaningful relationships with their peers.

We are committed to promoting equity and inclusivity in our projects, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or ability, has equal access to the benefits of our school gardens. Our goal is to empower children to become confident, resilient, and socially responsible individuals who are equipped to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.

The Kick-Ass Oke Squad (KAOS)

Our Good EGG (Executive Go Getter i.e., CEO) heads up the Oke Crew in the day to day running of the Oke Charity and is supported by the Oke Charity Board or as it’s referred to, the Kick-Ass Oke Squad (KAOS). KAOS is made up of trustees who not only govern the Oke Charity but provide support to our CEO to grow the charity.

Oke KAOS Trustee Role Description

Role and Responsibilities

·      Work alongside other board members to deliver the strategic direction and goals as set out in the Oke Way 2030 Strategy, ensuring that they align with the organisation’s mission and values.

·      Provide guidance and support to the charity’s staff and volunteers, helping to ensure that they have the resources and tools they need to be successful in their roles.

·      Help to oversee the charity’s finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, fundraising and partnership recruitment.

·      Participate in regular board meetings, as well as working bees and other events as needed.

·      Use your skills and expertise to help the Oke charity to grow and achieve its goals, whether that means offering advice on marketing and communications, providing legal or financial expertise, or offering connections to other organisations or individuals that could be helpful to the charity.

·      Help to ensure that the charity operates ethically and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

·      Serve as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work and mission to others in the community and beyond.

·      Act as a spokesperson for the charity as needed.

Key Skills

•   Passion for and commitment to the mission and work of the Oke Charity.

•  Previous experience serving on a board of trustees, or similar governing body.

•  Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

•  Experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, finance, marketing, law, or non-profit management.

•  A willingness to contribute time, energy, and resources to the charity, including attending regular board meetings and other events as needed.

•  Ability to work collaboratively with other board members, staff, and volunteers.

•  An understanding of and commitment to ethical and legal standards for non-profit organisations.

The Oke Way

Oke is a fun and outgoing kids’ charity, so the persons fulfilling the trustee roles must fit well with the team. From the very beginning Oke has set out to do things differently and so we’re looking for people who are forward-thinking and happy to throw ideas to the rest of the team. Willingness to network and promote the work we’re doing at Oke Charity is a must.

The position is a role with the Oke Charity. Oke is a registered charity and operates as an equal opportunity group. This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

Time Commitment: The role of an Oke KAOS Trustee requires an estimated commitment of 2hrs per week + attendance at quarterly board meetings + supporting at least two Oke Working Bees per year.

If interested:

Please e-mail your interest to Paul Dickson at [email protected].