Position Description
As a Trustee of Wellington Circus Trust (WCT), you are part of a collective governance body responsible for stewarding the Trust’s kaupapa and ensuring the organisation is well-governed, financially sustainable, and able to continue serving its community.
The Board’s role is to provide strategic direction, oversight, visibility, and accountability, while supporting staff and volunteers to deliver the organisation’s day-to-day work. The Board is collaborative, values-led, and grounded in supporting a vibrant and connected creative circus community.
Joining the WCT Board is a chance to help shape a unique community arts organisation that brings people together through creativity, wellbeing, and connection in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Trustees play a role in supporting an inclusive Circus Hub that offers clear pathways into circus training and professional practice, while also being a welcoming, accessible place for people of all ages to experience circus as a way to move, express themselves, and feel a sense of belonging.
Ideal Applicant
We are seeking a balanced Board, with different members contributing different skills, perspectives and experience to reflect the diversity of our community. People who are interested in developing governance experience are also welcome.
Useful experience includes:
- Governance or committee experience (community, non-profit, or professional)
- Financial literacy (budgets, cashflow, funding models)
- Fundraising, grant-writing, or philanthropic relationships
- Performing arts, circus, dance, or physical practice contexts
- Youth work, education, or community development
- Health & safety, risk, or safeguarding experience
- HR, people leadership, or organisational development
- Property, facilities, or asset stewardship.
A WCT Trustee is likely to be:
- Values-led, community-minded, and practical
- Calm, thoughtful, and supportive in challenging moments
- Curious, reflective, and open to learning
- Passionate about enabling access to the arts and the wellbeing that creative practice can support.
Information required for you to apply
Expressions of interest in becoming a Trustee of Wellington Circus Trust (WCT) are welcomed. Please email us to submit your CV together with a short statement describing your interest in the role.
James@circus.org.nz and Angharad@circus.org.nz
