2024-25 EVANZ Manaaki Mentoring Programme Application - Mentees

EVANZ Manaaki Mentoring Programme Application - Mentees

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.

How It Works

Programme duration: 12 months
Applications for mentees open 1st April 2024 There will be three places available in Year 2. Closing date for applications Friday 10th May. A telephone interview with the Mentoring Programme Supervisor (Keith Parker) may be required.
By 7th June you will have been matched with your Mentor and an introductory meeting will take place.
Monthly meetings thereafter until June 2025 when a final report will be required.
Mentees will attend the 2025 End of Year Conference and present on their experience. It is expected that their employer will fund their travel and registration.

Before you begin, please note that you will need to upload a letter of recommendation from your employer or venue manager.

Please contact gm@evanz.co.nz if you have any questions about this form.

Applications close 10th May June 2024

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* 1. Name of applicant

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* 2. Which venue do you work for?

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* 3. Email address

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* 4. Current position/role at your venue

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* 5. How many years have you worked in the entertainment venues industry?

Less than a year

1-2 years

3-5 years

5-9 years

Over 10 years

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How many years have you been in your current role?

Less than a year

1-2 years

3-5 years

5-9 years

Over 10 years

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What are your main objectives in participating in the EVANZ Manaaki Mentoring Programme? What do you hope to get out of it?

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* 8. Please indicate the area(s) you are most interested in working on with your Mentor

Venue Management

Marketing

Financial Management and Budgeting

Ticketing

F & B Management

Health & Safety

Event Coordination

Security

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please upload a letter of endorsement from your employer or venue manager.

The letter of recommendation should provide details about why you have been chosen by your venue to apply for this programme, and the name, role and signature of the manager. They should confirm that you will be available for all aspects of the programme, including attendance at the End of Year Conference in 2025..

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* 10. A phone interview may be required. Please provide your phone number so we can contact you if necessary.

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