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.



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