Wakatū has an Associate Director Scheme that provides owners with the opportunity to gain experience in the governance of Wakatū Incorporation, with a view to them becoming part of our organisations future leadership.

As our businesses get more advanced, it is vital that future Directors are equipped with the necessary commercial skills as well as an understanding of the history and peoples of Te Tau Ihu.

Associate Directors are appointed for two years – the first year on a Sector Board and the second on the Head Board.

2011/12 Associate Director

Rachel Taulelei

A born and bred Wellingtonian, Rachel established Yellow Brick Road following eight years in the US with NZTE as Trade Commissioner and North American Regional Manager Food and Beverages. She is co-founder of the City Market, Chair of the Wellington on a Plate Advisory Board, and a Director of the region’s economic development agency Grow Wellington. In 2009, following in the footsteps of Chef Peter Gordon, Rachel was bestowed with the New Zealand Restaurant Association’s Innovator Award.

In 2010 she was a finalist in the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Awards, and the winner of Emerging Gold, Wellington Gold Awards.  Rachel is Ngäti Rärua and Ngäti Koata.

 

2012/2013 Associate Director

Jarrod Buchanan

The new Associate Director for 2012/13 is Jarrod Buchanan. Jarrod has recently returned home from working in Japan. He has a background in science – specialising in aquaculture and product development. Jarrod has a keen interest in property management, marketing and sales. He is based in Nelson with his wife and two tamariki. Jarrod is Ngāti Rārua and Te Ātiawa.

Previous Associate Directors
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Requirements

The Board is looking for applicants with existing or potential business acumen, who are dedicated to contributing towards the ongoing development of Wakatū.

Applicants must be shareholders or whānau of shareholders, and the application must include:

• a completed application form
• a 500-word statement setting out your reasons for wanting to be an Associate Director and your vision for Wakatū, including how our people may develop themselves.

We encourage you to apply even if you have previously applied, as we will need confident and experienced people to guide our development in the future. 

To find out more

Please contact:

Rōpata Taylor
Phone +64 3 546 8648
ropata@wakatu.org