Welcome to the EVANZ Manaaki Mentoring Programme
The EVANZ Manaaki Mentoring Programming aims to provide a supportive professional development connection between association members at different stages in their career. A mentor may share with a mentee information about his or her own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modelling. A mentor may help with exploring career development, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources. Together, you can chart a path with the ultimate aim of giving the mentee a strong foundation for the next stage in their career.
The EVANZ Manaaki Mentoring Programme will supports mentoring opportunities over 12 months.
The scheme will have it's next intake during 2024 - watch this space and in the meantime consider what it means to take part and who we need to recruit:
Mentors:
We’re seeking to recruit experienced leaders from within the venues industry across a range of disciplines and areas of expertise.
Why become a Mentor?
- Contribute to your professional development
- Give back to the industry by sharing your skills and experience
- Help grow the next wave of venue professionals
- Make a difference by helping others achieve their goals
- Develop your coaching and leadership skills
The role of the Mentor
- Commit to a minimum monthly session over the programme duration
- Proactively maintain contact and encourage open communication
- Build confidence
- Coach and help problem-solve
- Share experiences as learning tools
- Encourage professionalism
- Admit when something is out of your area of expertise
- Offer constructive feedback
- Maintain privacy / confidentiality
- Provide feedback to EVANZ on your mentor experience to help refine the programme
Mentees:
Mentee applicants are welcome from any age and career stage and is suitable for applicants seeking a focussed venues industry specific professional development opportunity.
Why become a Mentee?
- Contribute to your Professional development
- Broaden your perspective and your network
- Identity and address gaps in your knowledge and skills base
- Receive timely feedback and advice from an impartial party vested in your success
- Receive encouragement and support for growth and improvement
The role of the Mentee
- Commit to a minimum of a monthly 1hr session over the programme duration
- Take responsibility for scheduling the sessions at mutually convenient times
- Be clear on your goal/s for this mentor programme and communicate them openly
- Actively contribute to discussions
- Seek and accept constructive feedback
- Maintain privacy / confidentiality
- Provide feedback to EVANZ on your mentee experience to help refine the programme
Application process
Expression of interest to become a Mentor:
Mentors can self-nominate or be nominated by colleague or manager.
Complete the online expression of interest form which includes the following:
- Name
- Contact details (email / phone)
- Current organisation and role
- What do you feel are your/the nominated person’s particular strengths?
- What skills would you/the nominated person bring to the relationship?
- Name and contact details of a referee.
Application to become a Mentee
Complete the online application form which includes the following:
- Name
- Contact details (email / phone)
- Current organisation and role
- What are your main objectives in participating in the EVANZ Manaaki Mentoring Programme?
- Are there particular skills or areas of expertise that you are seeking from a Mentor?
Letter of support or endorsement from your manager.