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Governance
Training
Build the governance capability your organisation needs. Practical training for board members, trustees, and emerging leaders across New Zealand.
What We Cover
Everything Your Board
Needs to Lead Well
Our Governance Training programme covers the full spectrum of board responsibilities, from legal duties and strategic oversight to risk management, compliance, and financial governance. Practical, facilitated, and built for the New Zealand context.
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Core Topics
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Understand the legal and ethical obligations of board members, including duties of care, loyalty, and obedience to the organisation's mission.
Fiduciary Duties
Master the fiduciary principles that govern board decision-making, ensuring you act in the best interests of your organisation at all times.
Strategic Planning
Learn how to set and oversee strategic direction, align resources with organisational goals, and evaluate performance against key objectives.
Risk Management
Develop frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate organisational risks while enabling informed, confident decision-making.
Compliance and Understanding
Navigate the regulatory landscape with confidence, understanding your compliance obligations and how to embed good governance into daily practice.
Managing Meetings and Finances
Build practical skills in running effective board meetings, reading financial statements, and overseeing organisational finances.
Who This Is For
Built for Every Stage
of Governance Leadership
Board Members
Serving directors who want to deepen their governance knowledge, sharpen their strategic thinking, and lead with greater confidence.
Trustees
Trustees of charitable trusts and community organisations seeking to fulfil their duties effectively and protect the interests of beneficiaries.
Committee Members
Members of advisory, finance, or audit committees who want to contribute meaningfully and understand their governance responsibilities.
Aspiring Governance Leaders
Emerging leaders who are preparing to step into governance roles and want to build a solid foundation before taking a seat at the table.
"Good governance is not about compliance alone. It is about building the capability to lead your organisation with clarity, integrity, and confidence."
Ochre Business Solutions
Programme Outcomes
What You Will Walk Away With
Governance Training with Ochre Business equips you with practical knowledge and real-world skills you can apply immediately in your governance role.
Stronger Strategic Direction
Leave equipped to contribute meaningfully to your board's strategic conversations and help steer your organisation toward its goals.
Confident Risk Oversight
Gain the tools to identify and manage risk proactively, ensuring your organisation is protected and resilient.
Practical Governance Skills
Walk away with immediately applicable skills in meetings, financial oversight, compliance, and stakeholder communication.
Also Included
Enhance Your Organisation
Ready to Strengthen
Your Governance?
Get in touch with the Ochre Business team to learn more about our Governance Training programme, discuss your organisation's needs, and find the right delivery format for your board.
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