5 Appointments to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board Draft Cabinet paper for the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee.pdf

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Purpose
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This briefing recommends that you consult with your Ministerial colleagues on the
candidates you intend to recommend to the Governor-General for appointment to the
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board (the Board) using the attached draft Cabinet
paper (Appendix B).
Background
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On 30 September 2021 you selected Semi Asafo, Benjamin Brooks, Alison Cadman,
s9(2)(a) OIA  Dr David Ivory MNZM, Jason Sebestian and Dr Rogena Sterling as your
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preferred candidates for terms of office beginning on 1 January 2022 [CVS202100269].
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s9(2)(a) OIA  term will end on 30 June 2023 as s9(2)(a  will complete the term of office of a
former member who resigned. The remaining appointments will be for six-year terms
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ending on 31 December 2027.
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As required by section 4(1) of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Act 1965, you also
wrote to the Chair of the Board seeking the Board’s feedback on your preferred
candidates. On 7 October 2021 the Chair replied noting the Board’s support for your
proposed candidates (Appendix A).
Next steps
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A draft Cabinet paper outlining your intention to recommend that the Governor-
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organisation form and CV summaries. (Appendix C).
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It is recommended that you use the draft Cabinet paper to support consultation on
your proposed candidates with your Ministerial colleagues.
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It is recommended that you begin consultation on 18 October 2021 and seek feedback
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by 29 October 2021 to ensure that the proposed appointments can be considered by
the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee on 17 November 2021. The
timetable for the appointments process provides for final letters of appointment to be
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sent by mid-December 2021 (Appendix D).
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The Department of Internal Affairs will make any required amendments to the draft
Cabinet paper before you begin consultation with your Ministerial colleagues.

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WINSTON CHURCHILL MEMORIAL TRUST BOARD: APPOINTMENTS AND
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Proposal
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This paper outlines my intention to recommend seven appointments to the
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Governor-General to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board (the Board).
Background
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The Board was established by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Act 1965
(the Act). It provides grants as fellowship awards for New Zealanders to travel
overseas to learn more about other people and cultures, and to study topics
that will help increase their contribution to the community and in their trade,
industry, profession or business. The fellowships provide opportunities for
individuals who may not qualify for tertiary study awards or other sources of
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funding.
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The Board is established under section 3 of the Act and comprises:
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nine members appointed by the Governor-General on the
recommendation of the Minister for the Community and Voluntary
Sector;
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a chair appointed, from the nine members, by the Governor-General on
the recommendation of the Minister for the Community and Voluntary
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Sector; and
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a deputy chair elected by the members of the Board from the nine
members.
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The Act specifies that an individual can only be a member of the Board for one
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six-year term, unless they serve a partial term of less than three years in which
case they can be reappointed.
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Seven of the nine appointments to the Board are included in this appointment
round. This means that decisions on these appointments will shape the
composition of the Board for the foreseeable future. Six appointments will be
for the full six-year term ending in 2027, and one will be for a shorter term
ending in 2023. This is to complete the term of office of a former member who
resigned. A full list of the current membership is in the attached organisation
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The Act does not include any specific qualifications or requirements for
appointment to the Board. As the recommending Minister, it is my opinion that
the individuals I have recommended have the appropriate knowledge, skills
and experience to enable the Board to perform its functions.

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I have considered the following key selection criteria in deciding which
candidates to recommend to the Governor-General for appointment:
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governance experience, preferably in the public sector or community
sector setting; and
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financial management and investment literacy.
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The call for nominations also stated that an understanding of the Winston
Churchill Memorial Trust as a former Winston Churchill Fellow would be
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advantageous.
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Candidates’ ethnicity, gender, age and place of residence have also been
considered with a view to increasing the diversity of perspectives among the
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members of the Board.
Recommended appointments
Recommended appointments for six-year terms
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I propose to recommend that the Governor-General appoints the following
individuals to six-year terms of office beginning on 1 January 2022 and ending
on 31 December 2027.
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Fuimaono (Semi) Asafo of Auckland is a current member who was appointed
to the Board in August 2021 to complete the term of a former member who
resigned. Mr Asafo is eligible for reappointment to a full six-year term as his
original appointment was for less than three years.
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Mr Asafo has experience in strategic thinking, financial management with
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institutional investment and grant making, and community involvement through
service on numerous community boards. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce
and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Auckland. He was admitted as a
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Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2005. Mr Asafo
identifies as s9(2)(a) OIA
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Benjamin Brooks of Auckland is a past Winston Churchill Fellow and is a
Senior Policy Manager at Auckland Council. He has a broad range of
experience in the public sector, and in leadership and governance roles. He
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has a keen interest in social media and using innovative methods to engage
with diverse communities.
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Alison Cadman of Wellington is a past Winston Churchill Fellow and the Chief
Executive of Dwell Housing Trust which provides social and affordable
housing. Ms Cadman has business qualifications and is familiar with reviewing
and making decisions on loan applications. She is a member of the Newtown
Ethical Lending Trust and was previously a member of the Community
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Dr David Ivory MNZM of Christchurch is a District Licensing Commissioner on
the Christchurch City Council. His professional background is in business and
education, most recently in senior positions at St John’s College, Hastings. He
has held school and university board positions and is a member of the New
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Ivory has held voluntary positions with the Workers’ Educational Association,
Howard League for Penal Reform and the New Zealand Edmund Rice Justice
Aotearoa / New Zealand Trust National Board. In 2015 he received a New
Zealand Order of Merit for services to education and the community.
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Jason Sebestian of Auckland has been the National Humanitarian
Development Manager at the New Zealand Red Cross since 2016 and is
about to take up a role as Change Manager at Auckland Council. He identifies
as s9(2)(a) OIA
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Mr Sebestian has board and governance experience in the public and private
sector, in paid and voluntary roles. He is a past member of the Waikato Lottery
Community Committee and of advisory and funding panels for the Ministry of
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Social Development, the Ministry of Youth Development, and the former Office
of Ethnic Communities. He was previously a member of the Volunteering
Waikato Board of Trustees, the Governance Committee of the Young Workers’
Resource Centre, and a trustee of the Hamilton North East Community Trust
and the Indigo Multicultural Festival Trust.
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Dr Rogena Sterling of Hamilton is a researcher and writer at the University of
Waikato. Dr Sterling was the first openly intersex person in New Zealand to
receive a PhD and has worked with diverse vulnerable populations. Dr Sterling
is a member of Statistics New Zealand’s Sex and Gender Standards Advisory
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Zealand, and a member of the Board of Pacific Women’s Watch.
One recommended appointment to the remainder of a previous member's term
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I propose to recommend that the Governor-General appoint s9(2)(a) OIA

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starting on 1 January 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023. This is for the
remainder of the term of office of a previous member who resigned.
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Representativeness of the appointments
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I am satisfied that the proposed appointments will provide for a well-balanced
Board in terms of age, ethnicity, gender, geographic representation, and an
appropriate mix of skills and experience.
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Members of the Board do not receive fees. They are reimbursed for travel and
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Appointment process and consultation
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I can confirm that an appropriate process has been followed in selecting the
proposed appointees, in terms of the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service
Commission appointment guidelines. In summary, that has involved seeking
nominations from the state sector nominating agencies and public advertising.
Nominations were also sought from Ministerial colleagues.
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I have also consulted with the Board on my intended recommendations to the
Governor-General. The Board is supportive of my intended recommendations. 1982
It is a statutory requirement under the Act for me to undertake such
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Conflicts of interest
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I can confirm that appropriate enquiries concerning conflicts of interest have
been carried out in accordance with the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service
Commission appointment guidelines. In the event of any actual or potential
conflicts of interest arising all candidates have agreed to promptly declare that
conflict and abide by any decision made about the management of that
conflict.
Timing and Publicity
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Following approval from the Governor-General, a notice will be published in
the New Zealand Gazette to finalise the proposed appointments.
Recommendation
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I recommend that the Committee note my intention to recommend that the
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Governor-General makes the following appointments to the Winston Churchill
Memorial Trust Board:
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27.1  reappoint Fuimaono Semi Asafo to the Winston Churchill Memorial
Trust Board for a term of office beginning on 1 January 2022 and
ending on 31 December 2027;
27.2  appoint Benjamin Patrick William Brooks to the Winston Churchill
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Memorial Trust Board for a term of office beginning on 1 January 2022
and ending on 31 December 2027;
27.3  appoint Alison Pauline Cadman to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Board for a term of office beginning on 1 January 2022 and ending on
31 December 2027;
27.4  appoint Dr David Douglas Charles Ivory MNZM to the Winston Churchill
Memorial Trust Board for a term of office beginning on 1 January 2022
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27.5  appoint Jason Leroy Sebestian to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
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27.6 appoint Dr Rogena Sterling to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Board for a term of office beginning on 1 January 2022 and ending on
31 December 2027; and
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to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Board for a term of office beginning on 1 January 2022 and ending on
30 June 2023.
Authorised for lodgement
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Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector
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APH Organisation Form

Organisation and Responsible Portfolio
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board
(Community and Voluntary Sector)
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Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the
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The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board’s primary function is to allocate travelling
fellowships to help New Zealanders to travel overseas for intensive investigative research
on topics that will help increase their contribution to the community and their trade,
industry, profession, business, or calling, and benefit New Zealand in some way. The Board
is also responsible for overseeing the financial management of the Trust’s funds.

Information
Current Membership
Name
Gender
Region
Ethnicities
Date of
Expiry date of
Identity
(and Iwi if
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present term
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Vacant

30 June
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Joy Tracey (Chair)

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Wellington
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30 June

2017
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Adina Jane Thorn

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Auckland
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31 December
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Fuimaono Semi

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Otago
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Nicola Anne

1 January
31 December
(Dunedin)

Taylor
2016
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Elspeth Ludemann

(Oāmaru)
1 July
31 December

2017
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Heather Wellington

1 July
31 December
(Cambridge)
2017
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Candidate CV Form

Fuimaono Semi ASAFO
Name

The Position
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board
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Organisation/Entity
Position
Member
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Term
No fees are paid. Members are reimbursed for their costs.
Payment
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
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Skills and attributes the
  Governance experience
candidate will bring to the
•  Financial management, institutional investment and
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grant making experience

•  Links with diverse communities through service on
community-based boards
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None declared
Possible conflicts of interest
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All members have agreed to abide by the Board’s conflict of
Proposals for conflict
management
interest procedures and withdraw from any decision making
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The Candidate
Fuimaono Semi ASAFO
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Auckland
Address
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Gender
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Current or most recent
  Business Operations Manager and Human Resources
Employment
Advisor, Anglican Trust for Women and Children
(2018–present)

None stated
Government board
appointments held
Information

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Private and/or voluntary
  Trustee, Holy Cross Catholic School, Newton
sector board appointments
(2020–present)
held
•  Trustee, Lupesina Aoga Amata (2020–present)

•  Trustee, Arohanui Special School (2020–present)
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•  Trustee, The Pacific Islands Presbyterian Church
Newtown (2017–present)
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Qualifications and experience  Qualifications

•  Barrister and Solicitor, High Court of New Zealand (2005)
•  Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland (2004)
•  Bachelor of Commerce, University of Auckland (2004)
under  Employment experience
•  Grants Adviser, Foundation North (2017–2018)
•  Prosecutor, New Zealand Police Waitākere (2009–2010)
•  Commercial Law, Ed Johnston and Company (2006–2009)
•  Family Law, Corban Revell (2005–2006)
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  Professional memberships
•  None stated
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Candidate CV Form

Name
Benjamin Patrick William BROOKS

The Position
Organisation/Entity
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board
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Position
Member

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Term
1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027
Payment
No fees are paid. Members are reimbursed for their costs.

How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
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Skills and attributes the
  Winston Churchill Fellow (2019)
candidate will bring to the
•  Significant experience in the public sector
position
•  Leadership

•  Governance
•  Social engagement
•  Experience in social media
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None declared
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Proposals for conflict
All members have agreed to abide by the Board’s conflict of
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The Candidate
Name
Benjamin Patrick William BROOKS

Address
Auckland
Ethnicity
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Age range
s9(2)(a) OIA
Gender
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•  Senior Policy Manager, Auckland Council (2020–present)
Current or most recent
Employment

Government board
None stated
appointments held

•  Advisor, JustSpeak (2017–present)
Private and/or voluntary
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sector board appointments
held

Qualifications and
Qualifications
experience
•  Master of Arts, Victoria University of Wellington (2005)
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  Employment experience
•  Policy Analyst and Policy Manager roles, Auckland Council
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(2016–2020)
•  Senior Policy Analyst, Ministry for the Environment
(2015–2016)
•  Manager and policy roles, Department of Justice and Regulation
Victoria (Australia) (2011–2015)
under •  Senior Policy Advisor, Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund
(2010–2011)
•  Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Corrections
(New Zealand) (2008–2010)
•  Policy Analyst, Ministry of Health (2007–2008)
•  Policy Adviser, Ministry of Transport (2005–2007)
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  Professional Memberships
•  None stated
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Candidate CV Form

Name
Alison Pauline CADMAN

The Position
Organisation/Entity
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board
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Position
Member

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Term
1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027
No fees are paid. Members are reimbursed for their costs.
Payment

How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
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Skills and attributes the
  Winston Churchill Fellow (2013)
candidate will bring to the
•  Extensive governance experience
position
•  Extensive financial experience

•  Advocate for community housing
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Possible conflicts of interest
None declared
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Proposals for conflict
All members have agreed to abide by the Board’s conflict of
management
interest procedures and withdraw from any decision making

where a conflict exists.
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The Candidate

Name
Alison Pauline CADMAN

Address
Wellington
Ethnicity
s9(2)(a) OIA
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Age range
s9(2)(a) OIA
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Gender
s9(2)(a) OIA
•  Chief Executive, Dwell Housing Trust (2003–present)
Current or most recent
Employment

•  Member, Wellington Resilience Strategy Steering Group,
Government board
appointments held
Wellington City Council (2016–2018)

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•  Trustee, Newtown Ethical Lending Trust (2015–present)
Private and/or voluntary
sector board appointments
•  Co-Chair, Community Housing Aotearoa National Council
held
(2004–2014),
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  Member, Community Housing Aotearoa National Council
(2004–2013)
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Qualifications and
Qualifications
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experience
•  Postgraduate Certificate in Business, Massey University (2016)

•  Courses in Graduate Diploma in NFP Management Programme,
Unitec (2005–2009)
•  Bachelor of Arts, Victoria University of Wellington (1991)
Employment experience
under •  Director, Wellington Housing Trust (2003–2013)
•  Community Development Adviser, Wellington City Council
(2002–2003)
•  Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator, Wellington School of
Medicine (2000–2002)
Awards
•  None stated
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Professional memberships
•  Member, Australasian Housing Institute (2006–present)
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Candidate CV Form

Name
s9(2)(a) OIA


The Position
Organisation/Entity
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board
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Member

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1 January 2022 to 30 June 2023
No fees are paid. Members are reimbursed for their costs.
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How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
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Skills and attributes the
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position
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Possible conflicts of interest
None declared
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The Candidate

Name
s9(2)(a) OIA

Address
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Ethnicity
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Gender
s9(2)(a) OIA
•  s9(2)(a) OIA

Current or most recent
Employment

Government board
None declared
appointments held

Information
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Private and/or voluntary
sector board appointments
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held
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Awards
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Professional memberships
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Candidate CV Form

Name
Dr David Douglas Charles IVORY MNZM

The Position
Organisation/Entity
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board
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Member

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Term
1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027
No fees are paid. Members are reimbursed for their costs.
Payment

How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
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Skills and attributes the
  Extensive governance experience in the public and private
candidate will bring to the
sectors
position
•  Extensive community involvement specialising in

education
•  Extensive experience working with different ethnic groups
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Possible conflicts of interest
None declared
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Proposals for conflict
All members have agreed to abide by the Board’s conflict of
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The Candidate

Name
Dr David Douglas Charles IVORY MNZM

Address
Christchurch
Ethnicity
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Age range
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Current or most recent
•  Commissioner, Christchurch District Licensing Committee
Employment
(2020–present)

•  Board member, Haeata Community Campus (2021–present)
Government board
appointments held
•  Member, New Zealand Paramedic Council (2020–present)

•  Member, Southern Regional Health School (2000–present)
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•  Member, New Zealand School Trustees Association National
Private and/or voluntary
sector board appointments
Board (2016–2020)
held
•  Member, University of Canterbury Council (2009–2016)

•  Member, Edmund Rice Justice Aotearoa / New Zealand Trust
National Board (2009–2015)
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•  Member, Howard League for Penal Reform Board (2009–2014)
•  President, Canterbury, Workers Education Association
(2007–2015)
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Qualifications and
Qualifications
experience
•  PhD, University of Canterbury / Oxford University (2013)

•  Master of Education, Australian Catholic University (2008)
•  Master of Education, University of Canterbury (2005)
under •  Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Canterbury (1996)
•  Bachelor of Laws, University of Canterbury (1995)
•  Bachelor of Arts, University of Canterbury (1995)
Employment experience
•  Head of Commerce, Director of Social Enterprise and Director of
Special Projects, St John’s College, Hastings (2017–2020)
•  Investigator, Office of the Ombudsman (2014–2016)
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•  Employment Advocate, New Zealand Public Service Association
(2009–2014)
•  Head of Social Sciences / Director of Social Enterprise, St
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•  Senior Policy and Ministerial advisor roles, Ministry of Justice
(1995–2003)
•  Director of Spartacus, Canterbury Prisons, Ministry of Justice
(1993–1995)
Awards
•  New Zealand UNESCO Commission – National Award for Work
in Social Enterprise and Project Work (2020)
•  Christchurch City Council Civic Award (Business and
Education) (2018)
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•  Canterbury Regional Youth Award – Te Tohu Hiriri (2016)
•  Member New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education
and the community (2015)
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•  Fulbright New Zealand scholar (2008)
•  Sir James Fletcher Award for Business (2007)
•  New Zealand National Teacher of the Year Award (2006)
Professional memberships
•  Member, Institute of Directors New Zealand (2015–present)
•  Admitted Barrister and Solicitor, High Court of New Zealand
(1996)
•  Registered Teacher (date not specified–present)
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Candidate CV Form

Name
Jason Leroy SEBESTIAN

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Organisation/Entity
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1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027
No fees are paid. Members are reimbursed for their costs.
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How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
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Skills and attributes the
  Governance experience
candidate will bring to the
•  Experience in grant decision making and allocation
position
•  Ethnic communities experience

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Possible conflicts of interest
Mr Sebestian has noted that he has no direct conflict of
interests.
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The Candidate

Name
Jason Leroy SEBESTIAN

Address
Auckland
Ethnicities
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Gender
s9(2)(a) OIA
•  National Humanitarian Development Manager, New Zealand
Current or most recent
Employment
Red Cross (2018–present)

•  Member, Lottery Waikato Community Committee
Government board
appointments held
(2015–2021)
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  Member, Ethnic Communities Development Fund Panel
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(2017–2018)
•  Member, Community Response Forum (Waikato) (2016–2018)
•  Member, Ministry of Youth Development National Advisory
Group (2012–2015)
•  Member, Ministry of Youth Funding Panel (2012–2014)
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•  Member, Free FM (Waikato Community Broadcasting Radio)
Private and/or voluntary
sector board appointments
(2017–2018)
held
•  Trustee, Hamilton North East Community Trust (2015–2018)
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•  President, Governance Committee, Young Workers’ Resource
Centre (2014–2018)
•  Trustee, Hamilton Indigo Multicultural Festival Trust
(2013–2018)
•  Chair, Hamilton Youth Council (2013–2014)
under •  Deputy Chair, Hamilton Youth Council (2012–2013)
•  Area Governance Council Member, New Zealand Red Cross
(2012–2014)
•  National Youth Governance Panel Member, New Zealand Red
Cross (2011–2017)
•  Deputy Chair and Secretary, Volunteering New Zealand
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Qualifications and
Qualifications
experience
•  Certificate in Te Ara Reo Maori Level 4, Te Wananga o

Aotearoa (2015)
Employment experience
•  Humanitarian Services Coordinator Waikato, New Zealand Red
Cross (2016–2018)
•  Community Representative, Collaborative Stakeholder Group –
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Freshwater Policy Forum (2014–2016)
•  Business Improvement Coordinator, Hamilton City Council  1982
(2013–2014)
Awards
•  None stated
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Professional memberships
•  None stated
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Candidate CV Form

Name
Dr Rogena STERLING

The Position
Organisation/Entity
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Board
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Member

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Term
1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027
No fees are paid. Members are reimbursed for their costs.
Payment

How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
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Skills and attributes the
  Governance experience
candidate will bring to the
•  Research experience
position
•  First open intersex person in New Zealand to gain a PhD

Possible conflicts of interest
None declared
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Proposals for conflict
All members have agreed to abide by the Board’s conflict of
management
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The Candidate
Name
Dr Rogena STERLING

Address
Hamilton
Ethnicities
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Age range
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Gender
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•  Research Officer, Te Kotahi Research Institute, University of
Current or most recent
Employment
Waikato (2019–present)

•  Member, Sex and Gender Standards Advisory Group,
Government board
appointments held
Statistics New Zealand (2019–present)

•  Co-Chair, Board of the Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand
Private and/or voluntary
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sector board appointments
(2019–present)
held
•  Member, Pacific Women’s Watch Board (2020–present)

Qualifications and
Qualifications
experience
•  PhD, University of Waikato (2018)
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•  Master of Laws, University of Waikato (2011)
•  Bachelor of Laws, University of Waikato (2010)
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  Bachelor of Arts, University of Waikato (1995)
•  Certificate Teaching English as a Second Language, Texas
Wesleyan University (1993)
Employment experience
•  Teaching Fellow, Social Policy, University of Waikato
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•  Researcher, Te Mata Hautū Taketake – Māori and Indigenous
Governance Centre, University of Waikato (2018–2019)
•  Professional Teaching Fellow, Architecture and Planning
Department, University of Auckland (2017)
•  Law Tutor, University of Waikato (2013–2017)
Awards
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Professional memberships
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