Could you contribute to the Diocese of Dunedin by being a Trustee of the Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board?

Applications for membership of the DDTB are now open for consideration by the Diocese of Dunedin Trusts Board. 

We would like to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming a Trustee. We are especially interested in people who have an interest and (preferably) experience in governance and who can add to the diversity of this Board.

The board has two main roles:

First, it manages two investment funds (the Income Fund and the Growth Fund) as trustee for diocesan institutions, e.g. social services, residential and community based services, educational institutions and so on. These bodies deposit funds with it. The total funds under management in the two Funds is currently over $42 million dollars.

The second major responsibility of the Board is the legal ownership of all Diocesan properties: it acts a trustee for all Diocesan institutions including local churches and parishes, who are the beneficial owners, i.e. they make use of these resources for their mission and ministry. In this capacity, the Board arranges insurance of properties when delegated by the Diocesan Council. It has also taken a leadership role in the assessment of properties for seismic stability.

The Board meets monthly, as does its subcommittee known as the Investment Committee. The Investment Committee monitors current investments to ensure the best returns possible and that they meet ethical business standards. It frequently conducts business by email outside of its monthly meetings as necessary. Board members are able to meet remotely (teleconference, video conference) for anyone who is not in the immediate Dunedin area. 

If you are interested, please contact the Diocesan Registrar registrar@calledsouth.org.nz and complete the following forms as part of your application: 

Application form to the Diocese of Dunedin Trusts Board (the Board which appoints members onto Diocesan Organisation Boards or Trusts), Charities Declaration and Declaration of Adherence for Trust Boards.

Have a look also at our Boards Orientation Letter (attached) for more information