Mentoring for Chairpersons in the For Purpose Sector
Mentoring is a relationship that supports and encourages the personal leadership journey
of individuals and their organisations.
Are you new to your Chairperson role, or wanting to learn more? Community Waikato is offering a mentoring programme designed to support and develop Chairpersons in the for purpose sector across the Waikato region.
The programme matches Mentees with appropriate Mentors to support their individual growth and Chairperson role development. Mentees and Mentors will meet monthly over a six monthly period.
The Chairperson programme will be coordinated and support provided to Mentors and Mentees by Roseanne Murray (Community Advisor) roseanne@comunitywaikato.org.nz
Along with your regular individual Mentee/Mentor sessions there will be opportunities to meet with other mentees and mentors in the programme.
This year’s mentoring programme will start in July and run through till December 2025
What does it involve?
Mentees: please note registrations are closed for 2025
The role of a Mentee is to learn and grow with the guidance and support of your Mentor.
For example:
By helping you to reflect on your current situation and focus areas
Being a sounding board for ideas and concerns
Sharing their knowledge and experience
Making connections to relevant people and resources
Encouraging growth and accountability
You will be matched with a mentor whose skills and experience overlap with your current needs. Together with your mentor you will work towards identifying focus areas and achieving a goal(s).
What you need to know:
this is a six month time commitment
your mentoring sessions are confidential between you and your mentor
there will be opportunities to network with others on the programme in person
Roseanne will be available for any assistance or support that may be required, and will maintain regular contact with you.
To make the best use of this relationship you need to be ready for new or different ideas, be responsible for your own learning and actions and, respect your mentor’s time by being prepared for sessions.
Mentee registrations have closed for 2025
Mentors
As a Mentor you will be matched with a mentee whose current needs overlap with your skills and experience. Your role is to advise, support and guide your Mentee.
For example:
Helping your mentee to reflect on their current situation and goals
Being a sounding board for ideas and concerns
Sharing your knowledge, experience and toolkits
Making connections to relevant people and resources
Encouraging growth and accountability
What you need to know:
this is a six month time commitment
your mentoring sessions are confidential between you and your mentee
there will be opportunities to network with others on the programme in person
Roseanne will be available for any assistance or support that may be required, and will maintain regular contact with you.
Please click on the button below to apply to become a mentor in our programme
