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30 September 2011

Committee of Management Role and Position Requirements

The Committee of Management is elected to act on behalf of the shareholders to govern the day to day affairs of the Incorporation’s business.  When considering someone for nomination to the Committee shareholders should take the time to consider the skills and character needed to govern PKW Incorporation. 

The role of a Committee Member of Parininihi ki Waitotara involves:

  1. Representing the best interests of all PKW shareholders by the prudential management of nga taonga tuku iho, the whenua and resources entrusted for the benefit of current and future generations;
  2. Ensuring ongoing accountability of the Incorporation to all PKW shareholders;
  3. Effectively participating in the governance of the Incorporation’s business, strategies and activities in accordance with the policies developed by the Committee;
  4. Representing the position of the Incorporation with central and local government, the public, Maori organisations (eg Federation of Maori Authorities) and importantly, with Iwi and Hapu interests in Taranaki;
  5. Acting, where required, as appointed representatives of the Incorporation’s activities in subsidiary companies;
  6. Establishing overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation in meeting the needs of its shareholders;
  7. Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation in meetings its goals through a regular review of programs and services;
  8. Fostering a positive working relationship with other Committee members, and Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation staff
  9. Approving certain corporate activities and transactions - including contracts and agreements; election of new corporate officers; asset purchases and sales, approval of new corporate policies.

Position Requirements

  1. Understanding of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 and other relevant legislative and constitutional requirements;
  2. Commitment to the vision, mission, values and behaviours of the Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation;
  3. Proven knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Committee governance: Strategic Planning, Communication, Business Acumen, Leadership, Tikanga Maori and Regional Maori Politics, Networking and/or Human Resources;
  4. Willingness to serve on at least one subsidiary committee;
  5. Attendance at bi-monthly Committee of Management meetings;
  6. An approximate time commitment of 2 days per month, (includes meeting preparation and meeting time);
  7. Attendance at the Half Yearly Meeting of Shareholders and Annual General Meeting;
  8. Be informed of the business, activities and services of Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation and PKW Trust and publicly support them;
  9. Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Committee;
  10. To foster a positive working relationship with other Committee members, and Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation staff; and
  11. Be aware of and abstain from any real or perceived conflict of interest.