WHO WE ARE 

Red Leap is a devising theatre company, creating original work in Aotearoa. We are dedicated to innovating theatrical form through the intersection of dynamic physicality, arresting imagery, and inventive original storytelling. 

Based in Aotearoa New Zealand, our offices, rehearsal space and workshop are located at Corban Estate Arts Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

Our mission is to create high-quality, original visual theatre that pushes creative boundaries, transforms how the audience relates to theatre and celebrates and supports women’s stories and talents.

We strongly believe in the strength of collaboration to celebrate the power of the imagination.

Please see our website for more information on who we are and what we do. 

redleaptheatre.co.nz

FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD

Our board of Trustees meets approximately once every month, to review, guide, and challenge the company’s activities.

The functions of the Board of Trustees are to provide effective governance of the organisation by: 

• Setting the strategic direction and priorities for the organisation. 
• Advocating the vision, purpose, values and strategies of the organisation through open lines of communication with staff, artists and external stakeholders. 
• Ensuring all compliance obligations and functions are effectively discharged. 
• Ensuring all significant systems and procedures are in place for the organisation to run effectively and efficiently and to meet all legal and contractual requirements. 
• Ensuring all significant risks are adequately considered and accounted for by the Management team. 
• Ensuring that the organisation has appropriate not for profit governance structures in place, including a high standard of ethical behaviour which promotes an inclusive culture of social responsibility. 
• Reviewing and approving the annual Business Plans and Annual Budget proposed by the General Manager.
• Financial Management oversight. 
• Monitoring the achievement of the Strategic and Business Plans and Annual Budget outcomes. 
• Undertaking an annual Trustee Self Evaluation Programme, with follow up action to deal with any issues arising.
• Assisting when possible in fundraising activities and introductions to potential donors. 

SPECIFIC SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A NEW TRUSTEE

Red Leap regards diversity and inclusion as essential to successfully and sustainably achieving our goals. We are committed to diversifying our governance team and are actively seeking out Māori members to ensure we are meeting our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of board experience. 

We require an interest or experience in the performing arts industry. We are specifically interested in members with experience in HR, marketing, policy making, philanthropy or financial management. 

WE EXPECT OUR TRUSTEES TO:

• Be committed to Red Leap in a manner consistent with our mission, objectives, and policies. 
• Act always in the best interests of the organisation and share accountability for decisions. 
• Be well informed on key issues and able to exercise their reasonable judgement in making decisions. 
• Respect different perspectives and engage constructively and openly in discussions. 
• Be active in seeking the views of others. 
• Make a commitment of time for meetings and key events and provide support to Red Leap Theatre Charitable Trust in developing key relationships and partnerships 
• Ensuring the deliberations of the board are informed by stakeholder perspectives.
• Proactively engage in group decision-making and help develop an inclusive sense of shared purpose. 
• Challenge and debate with each other in respectful and constructive ways and always in the best interests of the organisation
• Have meetings that are inclusive; board members listen to and seek to understand each other’s views and make collective decisions.

TO APPLY:

Please email a cover letter and CV to admin@redleaptheatre.co.nz