Audit and Risk Committee Chair (Whakatāne)
Trust Horizon (an EBOP charitable Trust) is seeking to appoint an independent Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee (A&R) to strengthen Board oversight of financial reporting, audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
This is a key governance role supporting the Trustees in stewarding Trust Horizon’s resources and ensuring the organisation maintains strong financial integrity, accountability, and risk discipline.
About the Role
Reporting to the Board and working closely with the Chair of the Trust, the Audit and Risk Committee Chair will lead quarterly A&R Committees providing assurance and advice across finance, audit, and risk matters.
The Chair will ensure the Committee operates effectively, focuses on material issues, and adds value through rigorous challenge, insight, and independent judgement.
Person Specification
We are seeking a highly experienced governance professional with:
Significant governance experience, ideally as an Audit and Risk Committee Chair or member.
Strong financial literacy, with the ability to understand, test, and challenge complex financial and risk issues.
Background in audit, accounting, finance, risk management, or a related discipline.
A sound understanding of New Zealand governance, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
Independence of thought and judgement, with no conflicts that could impair objectivity.
Strong leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.
High ethical standards and a commitment to good governance.
The Board is seeking candidates with at least 10 years’ wide‑ranging experience and tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
Applications can be made to reception@trusthorizon.org.nz with a covering letter and CV.