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DWN Associate Trustee Vacancy

Applications are now open.

Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) is looking for members who are actively involved in the organisation seeking a pathway to experience governance in a mentored and inclusive manner. DWN are deeply committed to growing great talent, seizing opportunities for our members, and creating an opportunity that allows those that have been involved in the organisation another tier of leadership through the Associate Trustee role.

The Associate Trustee will commence in February 2026, offering the opportunity for 20-months to develop governance skills and experience by participating in DWN’s own governance framework.

Cultivating governance opportunities within the Primary Sector is important for our organisation and wider industry. The desired outcome is for the candidate to gain experience, grow skill and build confidence.

The position is open to a present member of Dairy Women’s Network who has shown leadership and commitment to the Network through but not exclusively by being a:

Hub Leader;
Regional leader for two years;
Business Group Leader;
Member of the Conference team;
Facilitator/presenter of DWN driven workshop.

Ideally the candidate will:

Have an active involvement in the organisation with a desire and interest in experiencing governance.
Be able to commit on average approximately 8-15 hours on DWN Board activity.
Be available to travel to attend in-person board and other DWN meetings and events, including, but not limited to Conference.
Actively engage in discussions outside the scheduled Board annual planner via online video calls, phone calls, or emails on a regular basis.

Applications close 17 October 2025.

Read more about the role:

Associate Trustee Application Form

Name *

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Last

Email *

Phone *

Address *

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City

State / Province / Region

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Country

Outline your current and/or previous governance or community-focused positions and experiences *

e.g. Trustee of School Board or involved in local community boards

Outline about the qualities and skills that you would bring to the Board *

e.g. What makes you an effective leader. How can you increase diversity of thought.

Outline why you have applied for the DWN Associate Trustee role *

Outline what you hope to achieve if you are selected as the Associate Trustee *

e.g. what areas do you want the Associate Trustee role to help you develop in

Please upload your CV *

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References -

Please list two references who can provide background on your involvement(s) with DWN (this is to meet the recruitment criteria to hold the Associate Trustee role).

Referee 1: Name *

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Referee 1: Email *

Referee 1: Phone *

Referee 1: Connection to you

(such as DWN HL, Previous Manager, Current CEO, Friend etc)

Referee 2: Name *

First

Last

Referee 2: Email *

Referee 2: Phone *

Referee 2: Connection to you

(such as DWN HL, Previous Manager, Current CEO, Friend etc)

Declaration *

Yes, I accept and agree to the statement below

The information I have provided in this application is true accurate. I understand and accept that: I may be selected for an interview as part of the selection process; I understand and accept the aims and limitations of the Associate Trustee role; I will provide referees if asked to do so by DWN and consent to these referees being contact by DWN; I consent to DWN publicly disclosing my name and location if I am selected; I consent to DWN contacting mefrom time-to-time via email, telephone, video call, or mail in relation to the Associate Trustee role; I agree at all times to conduct myself in a professional and ethical manner and refrain from any conduct that may harm the Associate Trustee role; I agree to respect the confidentiality of the Associate Trustee role relationship by not disclosing details of the agreement entered into.

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