Kaitiakitanga starts with good governance. Help us connect people, place and te taiao.

Mountains to Sea Wellington Trust is looking for a new volunteer Trustee to join our governance team.

We are a Wellington-based environmental organisation working across freshwater and marine conservation, community science and environmental education. Through our programmes and community initiatives, we connect people with their local waterways and coastlines and inspire a journey of regeneration.

We are looking for someone with practical experience and expertise to complement our existing governance team — particularly someone with a background in finance, commercial, fundraising or a related area.

Previous governance or board experience is useful, but it is not essential. We are looking for someone who can bring valuable skills and perspective to the Trust, alongside genuine enthusiasm for our kaupapa and the communities and environments we work with.

The role

The Trustee role involves approximately 6-8 meetings per year, usually in the early evening, with a mix of in-person and online meetings.

Trustees provide governance, strategic oversight and support to the organisation while working alongside a capable executive team. It is a manageable volunteer commitment and an opportunity to contribute your skills to meaningful environmental and community outcomes across the Wellington region.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Practical experience in finance, commercial, fundraising or a related area
• A willingness to contribute constructively to governance and strategic decision-making
• An interest in environmental education, conservation and community engagement
• A collaborative approach and ability to work as part of a governance team
• Enthusiasm for Mountains to Sea Wellington's purpose of connecting people, place and te taiao

Interested?

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — we'd love to start a conversation.

Please contact our Trustee - Morgan Watkins at morgan.watkins@mtsw.org.nz with a brief introduction and some information about your background and interest in the role.

There is no need for a lengthy application at this stage. A conversation over coffee is a good place to start and find out whether the opportunity is the right fit.

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