Board Director

4 weeks ago


Canterbury Kent, United Kingdom Innovative Waste Kaikoura Full time

Board Appointments (CEO & General Management)

Casual/Vacation

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Founded in the late 1990’s Innovative Waste Kaikoura is a small, dynamic organisation that plays a critical role in Kaikoura’s community, service infrastructure and natural environment. Committed to a future where waste is sustainably managed and innovatively diverted from landfill.

Innovative Waste Kaikoura is a Council Controlled Organisation that provides waste management and three waters services for Kaikōura District Council. TheKaikōura District Council are seeking people with a passion for infrastructure services, waste minimisation and the unique Kaikōura environment to govern;

  • waste minimisation and management through provision of recycling services and resource recovery 
  • Environmental protection and enhancement 
  • Maintaining water and waste water infrastructure

The ideal applicant(s) will have:

  • A sound understanding of governance, based on previous experience as a director
  • Good general business and planning skills
  • Strategic thinking and conceptual ability
  • Numeracy and logical thinking ability
  • Objectivity and independence of mind
  • An ability to bring innovative thinking and solutions to the table

The board of directors is responsible for duties including: 

  • Meeting regularly to monitor and manage IWK’s governance and performance
  • Ensuring that appropriate reporting systems are in place and maintained to provide adequate and timely information to the Board
  • Approving the annual business plan, budget and capital expenditure, in accordance with IWK policy
  • Ensuring that the Board has a formal schedule of matters and authorities referred to it for decision to ensure that the direction and management of IWK is in the hands of the Board
  • Encouraging fresh perspectives and views on the Board by involving new directors and ensuring that their views are given proper consideration and weight
  • Enhancing the relationship with Council to maintain a platform of trust and community focus
  • Presenting to Council balanced and understandable assessments/reports, as required, on the performance and position of IWK.

Remuneration, insurance and meetings:

IWK directors are unpaid. The Council supports the payments by IWK of directors’ liability insurance and the indemnification of directors.

Each year there is a minimum of six scheduled meetings of the Board. The Board also meets as required between the scheduled meetings. All Travel costs are reimbursed.

Applying:

Applicants who have a majority of the skills required, or a selection of the skills and experience in combination with other relevant experience will be considered.

To apply, please email your governance CV and a covering letter to kdc@kaikoura.govt.nz or post to PO Box 6, Kaikoura 7340

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