Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust | Te Whare Oranga Ngākau is expanding due to funding from Te Whatu Ora and a high demand for our services.
We are looking for enthusiastic, empathetic, and reliable people with lived experience of mental health and/or addictions to join our team.
Applications closed on 8 September 2023
We welcome diversity and people with experience of tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, disabilities, lived experience of mental distress and/or addictions, neurodivergency, and/or LGBTQIA+ community.
An information pack and application form will be supplied upon request – contact us below! We’d love to hear from you and discuss how becoming part of our team can enrich your life and benefit others at the same time.
About Us
Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust was formed in 2014 because there is little support available to families bereaved by suicide or those who are suicidal. In 2018 the Trust began offering direct peer support services from the Hope Centre in Central Dunedin.The Mission of the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is to reduce the rate of suicide and suicidal behaviour by:
We are seeking additional people to join our successful volunteer Board of Trustees.
The Role of Trustee
Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is looking for up to three trustees. The positions will suit people able to bring their leadership skills to the board as it sets the strategic direction, meets its legal obligations, and monitors the performance of Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust in accordance with the Trust Deed.
Important skills and attributes sought include:
In addition, knowledge of the key issues in mental health, an ability to work collaboratively with other board members and a passion to be part of the trust’s work in making a positive difference in people’s lives, will be key to your success in this role.
The key responsibilities in this role include:
The Board meetings are usually held monthly at The Hope Centre in Dunedin. This is an unpaid role.
We particularly encourage applications from Tangata Whenua, Pasifika, Individuals with a disability, or lived experience.
Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust | Te Whare Oranga Ngākau was formed in 2014 because there is little support available to families bereaved by suicide or those who are suicidal. In 2018 the Trust began offering direct peer support services from the Hope Centre | Te Whare Tūmanako in Central Dunedin. The Mission of the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is to reduce the rate of suicide and suicidal behaviour by:
Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is looking for trustees. The positions will suit people able to bring their leadership skills to the board as it sets the strategic direction, meets its legal obligations, and monitors the performance of Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust in accordance with the Trust Deed.
Important skills and attributes sought include:
The key responsibilities in this role include:
We particularly encourage applications from Tangata Whenua, Pasifika, Individuals with a disability, or lived experience.
Application as Secretary to Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust Board and Trustee
Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust Board is looking for motivated individual to join our board of trustees as Secretary. The position would suit someone who is willing to take the Trust’s minutes and work closely with the Chair to work on the strategic direction, meet its legal obligations in accordance with the Trust Deed.
This would suit someone who is organised and wants to be involved in positive change in the Mental Health sphere.
Important skills and attributes sought include:
Previous governance experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided to the right individual.
The key responsibilities in this role include:
It is preferable that a person of geographical closeness to Dunedin applies.
If you are interested in applying and want a full job description please get in touch with James Sutherland - board@lifematters.org.nz
About Us
Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust was formed in 2014 because there is little support available to families bereaved by suicide or those who are suicidal. In 2018 the Trust began offering direct peer support services from the Hope Centre in Central Dunedin.The Mission of the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is to reduce the rate of suicide and suicidal behaviour by:
We are seeking additional people to join our successful volunteer Board of Trustees.
The Role of Trustee
Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is looking for up to three trustees. The positions will suit people able to bring their leadership skills to the board as it sets the strategic direction, meets its legal obligations, and monitors the performance of Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust in accordance with the Trust Deed.
Important skills and attributes sought include:
In addition, knowledge of the key issues in mental health, an ability to work collaboratively with other board members and a passion to be part of the trust’s work in making a positive difference in people’s lives, will be key to your success in this role.
The key responsibilities in this role include:
The Board meetings are usually held monthly at The Hope Centre in Dunedin. This is an unpaid role.
We particularly encourage applications from Tangata Whenua, Pasifika, Individuals with a disability, or lived experience.