Position: Volunteer Trustee

EHRT is a fundraising trust that contributes to funding the provision of helicopter rescue service within the Tairāwhiti East Coast region. We are funded through community donations, sponsorship and government support and are committed to the safety, care and respect of our base crew and patients.

Sector Agencies:

SRSL, CAARL, TDH, NPH, HNZ Police, Maritime Safety, Coastguard, Hato Hone St Johns, Civil Defense, GDC

Applicants to provide:

Personal details
– Full name
– Contact details with phone and email

Why you’re interested
– A brief statement (up to 300 words) explaining why you would like to serve as a trustee of the Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust.

Relevant experience
– Skills, governance experience, professional background, or community involvement that would contribute to the Trust.
– Critical thinker
– Commitment to equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and national alignment
– Previous board or trustee experience (if applicable).

Connection to the Trust
– Any personal or professional connection to the rescue helicopter service or the communities it serves.

Availability
– Confirmation you can attend regular board meetings and participate in Trust activity.

Governance declarations
– Confirmation of any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.
– Confirmation that you are legally eligible to act as a trustee under New Zealand law.
– Candidates will be subject to a police check

Supporting information
– A brief CV (maximum two pages) and other supporting documents
– Contact details for two referees (referees to be contacted with the applicant’s permission).

Expressions of interest and questions to be addressed to Chair, Ian Parker
Email: i.parker@xtra.co.nz, closing date 08 September 2026.

EHRT will supply any supporting/informative documents.