About this role
Auckland Airport Community Trust – Trustee position
- Volunteer trustee role, making a difference for South Auckland communities
- Support initiatives that offset aircraft noise effects He angitūtanga: The opportunity Auckland Council seeks trustee candidates for the Auckland Airport Community Trust.
The Trust serves South Auckland communities impacted by high and medium aircraft noise associated with Auckland International Airport operations, issuing grants to mitigate environmental effects or provide other positive benefits for the impacted communities. He kōrero mōu: About you Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates who can bring:
- strong links to South Auckland communities
- sector experience such as education, community, arts, environment, sport or health
- board experience is desirable especially not-for-profit or philanthropic organisations.
O Mātou Kōrero: About Us Auckland Council makes appointments to boards in line with the Appointments and Remuneration Policy for Board Members of Council Organisations. Auckland Airport Community Trust was established in 2003 by Auckland International Airport Limited as a condition set by the Environment Court following approval for a second runway. As part of this decision, Auckland International Airport Limited contributes funding each year to the Trust to be used for the benefit of South Auckland communities within the Trust’s area of benefit.
The Trust grants funds for the mitigation of adverse impacts associated with aircraft noise. This includes support for acoustic treatments as well as other positive effects on the environment to offset the impact of airport operations. The area of benefit is defined by the High and Medium Aircraft Noise Areas and Aircraft Noise Notification Areas in the Auckland Unitary Plan. These areas are mostly within the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board areas. https://www.aucklandairportcommunitytrust.org.nz/ We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.
Tono Mai: Apply Now! Application close date: 11.59pm Sunday 22 November Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.