Expressions of Interest are called for the position of co-opted member of the Foundation.
The Foundation is an independent Trust with Registered Charity status whose principle aim is advancing education in the field of valuation in a manner that has a public benefit.
This is a non-trustee co-opted voluntary position and allows Registered Valuers to join with the Board of Trustees and be involved in the full workings of the trust.
The successful candidate will be a New Zealand Registered Valuer, have less than 10 years’ experience, have an interest in valuation research and education and be appointed for a term of two years.
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The deadline for expressions of interest is 7 December 2017.
Guidelines for Expressions of Interest for Co-opted Member Position
What is the Valuers Education & Integrity Foundation?
What is the Valuers Education & Integrity Foundation?
The VEIF is a trust formed as of June 2016 and incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 with registered number CC 53447, details of which can be viewed on Charities Services website.b
The Trust operates under a Trust Deed, with the principle aim of advancing education in the field of valuation in a manner that has a public benefit.
The Trustees are: Phillip Curnow (chairman), Gwendoline Callaghan, Tony Culav, Peter Loveridge, Terry Naylor and Aimee Martin.
What is the Co-opted Board Member Position?
What is the Co-opted Board Member Position?
This is a voluntary position. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing six trustees and be involved in all aspect of the trust, including: developing research topics, managing outputs, sourcing funding, handling administrative matters and attending meetings.
The position allows younger members of the valuation profession to join in the workings of the trust.
What’s the selection process?
What’s the selection process?
Complete the attached application form with a personal statement about why you would like to join the Trust and how you might enhance the Trusts activities.
Get your employer to endorse you with a supportive statement, and feel free to attach anything else you think would add value to your application.
An interview may be required.
How long is the appointed Tenure?
How long is the appointed Tenure?
The appointment is for 2 years to provide you with the opportunity to experience the trust’s work.
If circumstances arise for any reason, you are able to exit the position. We would however ask that you explore your intentions to continue after the initial interview. We have an expectation that you will have considered all your options during this time.
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
Only New Zealand Registered Valuers are eligible. There's no cap on the age of applicants. However, ideal candidates would have less than 10 years’ experience in the field of valuation
You must be able to demonstrate your desire to commit to the two year period and you have an interest in the valuation research and education fields and bring skills that add to those of the existing trustees.
Will I be able to vote on foundation issues?
Will I be able to vote on foundation issues?
Most of the trusts business is agreed by consensus. Your input into the meetings is based on ‘equal status’ and your opinion sought including your informal vote on issues. However, the co-opted member is not able to formally vote.
What is the time commitment?
What is the time commitment?
The trustees meet physically for a day twice a year about March and September for which you may be required to travel, additionally early morning audio conference calls either monthly or two-monthly for about an hour. In addition to this your time input will be required for any projects you may be involved in.
Is this a paid position?
Is this a paid position?
This is a volunteer position. The trustees also serve in a volunteer capacity.
Who pays for any costs I might incur?
Who pays for any costs I might incur?
All legitimate costs such as travel and other disbursements will be reimbursed by the foundation on a fair and actual basis.
What do I get out of this?
What do I get out of this?
The position will broaden horizons, enhance career development, allow you to get directly involved in the procurement of research and education and hopefully teach the existing Trustees a thing or two.
Please send all completed application forms to aimee.martin@telferyoung.com or enquire if further detail is required.