Aotearoa Board Director (Māori Candidates Encouraged to Apply)

About Orange Sky Aotearoa / Mō Orange Sky Aotearoa

Orange Sky is the world’s first free mobile laundry and shower service, providing support to people experiencing homelessness and hardship. Launched in Aotearoa in 2018, after beginning in Australia, our kaupapa is to connect communities through working alongside service partners and community groups to uphold the dignity and mana of friends and whānau experiencing homelessness and hardship.

In Aotearoa, we are privileged to walk alongside whānau and communities in need, fostering genuine connections through clean clothes, warm showers, and meaningful kōrero. With 41,600 Kiwis (1 in 120) experiencing homelessness, our kaupapa is to break down barriers and bring people together through acts of connection and kindness. We’re driven, dedicated, insanely ambitious and a little unconventional. We take our work seriously but have plenty of fun along the way. We work hard and ‘get it done’ but always make time to celebrate each other’s success.

The Role / Te Tūranga

The role of an Orange Sky Director is to provide strategic leadership and direction, to monitor financial performance and oversee the Chief Executive Officer (who sits across both Australia and Aotearoa). Directors must fulfil their corporate governance and fiduciary obligations and responsibilities with care and due diligence to the best of their abilities to ensure the long-term sustainability of Orange Sky. Directors act in a volunteer capacity. This role aims to provide culturally safe oversight and guidance, ensuring our organisation aligns with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Time Commitment / Te Wā e Hiahiatia Ana

• 1 meeting/hui every 2 months + ad hoc meetings and events in NZ
• 1-2 hours of prep per meeting
• Attend an Orange Sky shift each quarter (location dependent)
• 3 year term with potential to extend

About You / Mōu

Orange Sky welcomes applications from individuals who are passionate about working collaboratively with the CEO and management team to deliver on Orange Sky’s strategic objectives, and demonstrating cultural commitment and leadership alongside Tangata Whenua while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles. We are seeking candidates who can bring a deep knowledge and demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and alignment to te ao Māori. This cultural knowledge and insight can help guide the Board's thinking and decision-making.

More Information or To Apply / Ngā Mōhiohio Anō me te Tono

If you are interested in the role please click the apply button to complete your application and attach a copy of your CV and a 1 page cover letter explaining why you would be a great addition to our Board, or contact Emma Young at emma@orangesky.org.au with any questions.

For more information on Orange Sky you can read our Annual Impact Reports here. You can also view a copy of the Position Description and Board Charter.

We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.