Governance Support Services

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    Our governance support training and development can be tailored to suit your needs through individual and group options where required.

    Specific governance support is an area of particular relevance for organisations looking to establish an effective governance framework and associated robust practices. Embracing a Māori perspective within governance also holds significance for both Māori and non-Māori entities alike.

    Led by our Managing Director, Dr. Jim Mather, our governance support services can be customised to your needs incorporating standard governance ‘best practice’ and integration of tikanga Māori approaches to governance leadership. This training and development can be enhanced through individual and group training options where required.

    Board reviews
    It is recognised that all organisations are at various stages of development. Mather Solutions offers comprehensive support in undertaking independent reviews of the performance and effectiveness of Boards.

    As a Chartered Member of the NZ Institute of Directors and an experienced Chair and professional director, Dr Jim Mather is well placed to oversee Board reviews incorporating both tikanga Māori and Western approaches to governance.

    Leadership Development
    The importance of effective leadership at the executive and senior management levels is critical to the success of all organisations. Mather Solutions provides customised support to ensure core Māori leadership elements are incorporated into the overall attributes of leaders of Māori organisations or other leaders focused on engagement with the Māori economy.

    Mentoring and coaching are some of the options available to provide the right type and level of support to leaders at all levels within your organisation.

    Māori Governance workshop
    Deepen your understanding of Māori values and principles and their practical application in leadership. This workshop offers insights into integrating kaupapa Māori into your organisations governance and leadership.

    The format of governance wānanga programme will follow an initial process of engagement with course participants and identification of key outcomes.

    Who is this for?

    • Governance and executive leaders who want to position their organisations as being progressive and aligned with the future bi-cultural / Treaty-based partnership trajectory of Aotearoa New Zealand
    • Individuals seeking leadership support and mentorship

    For further information please contact us.

    Jim is an avid promoter of Māori governance and brings a wealth of knowledge within the governance sphere. Through his work he actively empowers and uplifts Māori having supported organisations such as Papakura Marae, Te Rūnanganui o Ngāpuhi, Te Akatea, Te Mātāwai and more, with governance workshop, advice and support.

    As a Chartered Fellow of the NZ Institute of Directors and an experienced Chair and professional director, Dr. Jim Mather is well placed to oversee Board reviews incorporating both tikanga Māori and Western approaches to governance. He is a valued and vocal advocate for Māori interests across his many governance positions including Director of Southbase Construction Limited, Chair of Radio New Zealand, Independent Director of Tonkin + Taylor, National Member of the Institute of Directors and Chair of Ngāti Awa Group Holdings. 

    Our governance support training and development can be tailored to suit your needs through individual and group options where required. Let us know what support you are looking for by sending a message and we’ll reach out to you.