Make Your Mark! Join the 2026 Rangatahi-Led Fund Rōpū

This is your chance to make real decisions about real funding that impacts young people across our region. Now entering its fourth year, this innovative fund puts decision-making power directly in the hands of young people. With up to $5,000 available for each youth-led project, you'll be part of a team that transforms great ideas into community action. Learn more about the fund here.

Click here to apply 

 

Your Role as a Decision-Maker:

As part of the rōpū, you will:

• Design the fund's criteria and application process

• Connect with your community to spread the word about funding opportunities

• Review applications and decide which projects receive funding

• Attend 5 hui between February and July 2026

• Collaborate and engage with diverse perspectives and work alongside other passionate young leaders
  
  

Why You Should Join:

This isn't just another volunteer role – it's a unique opportunity to:

• Develop valuable leadership and decision-making skills

• Build lasting connections with like-minded young leaders

• Gain real-world experience in philanthropy and governance

• See your decisions create tangible community impact
  
  

Want to find out more?

Contact Nikita to find out more:

Nikita Choveaux
Nikita@oct.org.nz
022 170 0591

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