Open Roles

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Chairperson - Women in Engineering Christchurch 

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About Us

Women in Engineering Christchurch's mission is to connect, empower and elevate women at all stages of their career. We foster a vibrant and supportive community to amplify engagement and create a sense of belonging. We run approximately 10 events per year, ranging from industry panels and speaker sessions to networking evenings and social gatherings. 

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The Opportunity

We're looking for an enthusiastic Chairperson to join our committee of five. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a real impact in the engineering community. You'll lead the committee, helping guide and shape the direction of the society as it continues to grow.​

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What You'll Do

As Chairperson, you'll be responsible for:

• Chairing fortnightly Friday morning committee meetings, setting the agenda and keeping discussion on track

• Providing leadership and direction for the society's strategy and priorities

• Acting as the main point of contact and public face for the society

• Supporting and coordinating the committee, delegating tasks across members as needed

• Representing WIE Christchurch at events and within the wider engineering community

• Working with the committee to help keep the society financially and operationally on track

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Time Commitment

Approximately 2 hours per week, with some flexibility depending on the event calendar. You'll need to attend events in person and participate in occasional in-person meetings. 

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Who We're Looking For 

• Christchurch-based individuals who are passionate about supporting women in engineering

• Organized self-starters who can manage multiple priorities

• People who enjoy leading and facilitating group discussion

• Team players who enjoy collaborating with others

• Ideally, some leadership or committee experience (but not essential)

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What You'll Gain 

• Valuable leadership experience

• Connections within Christchurch's engineering and professional community

• The opportunity to shape the direction of a growing society

• A supportive committee environment with existing resources and documentation

• Committee volunteer work counts towards Continuous Professional Development for Engineering New Zealand Chartership