NZ Navigator Trust
- Website
- https://nzntrust.org.nz/
- Email Address
- [email protected]
Creating a digital space to equip a thriving community sector
The NZ Navigator Trust has an ambitious vision - to create a growing portfolio of digital spaces that provide easy access to a number of high quality tools and resources that equip community organisations and create a thriving charitable and community sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our aim is to provide resources that are:
- Simple - the resources are easy to use.
- Relevant - designed to make sense and be practical for everyone.
- Useful - solve problems and improve with tools that work.
- Trusted - curated by the community, for the community.
The Trust has three free online tools:
NZ Navigator is an online self-assessment designed for community organisations to assess themselves across nine domains of operation including governance, strategic direction, finances, people management and communications.
The assessment report links the organisation to resources held on this website, CommunityNet Aotearoa.
Digital Stuff We Love gives us a great way of sharing clever digital tools with New Zealand organisations. Most of the tools we highlight are free or low cost for not-for-profits.
Together these free tools enable groups to develop stronger organisations, set their own priorities for action and access resources to assist in that development.
Our resources:
The NZ Navigator Trust resources below include a number of:
- resources we have created ourselves and
- lots of links to great resources we've found that have been developed by others.
We always acknowledge the developers of each resource - if we've linked to your resources and you would like to become a contributing organisation with your own profile page, please contact us.
- Organisation Size
- Small
- Organisation Stage
- Established
- Serves the following communities
- Any sector
- Based in the following regions
- Wellington City
Resources from NZ Navigator Trust
A guide, one of a series on evaluation techniques, exploring outcomes-based approaches to evaluation.
This guide provides some best practices and templates for effective onboarding or job orientation - the purpose is to provide…
SportTutor is a free online learning tool for the NZ sports sector, created to support, help and guide people working…
This guide for people who are, or are thinking about becoming, board members of a charity.
The governing body must ensure that the charity has the finances to do its work and ensure that these resources…
An interactive guide for people who are managing an evaluation, this resource can be used for different types of evaluations…
The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) is New Zealand's primary health & safety law.
How can you be better prepared and reduce the likelihood of harm to your organisation through risk management?
A Creative NZ kit for boards, managers and coordinators to help attract, manage and retain volunteers.
Advice and suggestions for groups and organisations seeking donations.
A resource aimed at developing governance capability, including the fundamentals of good governance practice.
The balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement are key tools to check the financial health of your organisation.
What to do when Inland Revenue lets you know your organisation is going to be audited.
Free SafePlus self-assessment resources that are part of a health & safety performance improvement toolkit.
A simple template to present easy-to-understand financial information that all your governance group will understand.
Getting digital - assess and improve your organisation's website, digital marketing and online performance with these tools.
An online ‘do-it-yourself’ constitution builder tool that will help you produce a draft set of rules. . .
A Project Brief is a key document that outlines the scope, scale and detailed requirements of your proposed project.
Learn how to create and manage a project budget with this comprehensive guide and downloadable templates.
Project evaluation can save you both time and resources and these criteria were developed to support the decision-making process in…
Providing up-to-date and relevant software for your organisation can be costly.
A downloadable document giving an overview of the information contained in the online Community Resource Kit.
How do smaller non-profit organisations build effective campaigns that trend?
This tool helps you create tailored employment agreements for your staff, covering what you must do by law and helping…
Information about tools and useful links to help you, your staff and volunteers continue to work together effectively from different…
This guide is designed to help charities identify and record conflicts of interest.
SEEDS talks with inspiring people making a positive impact with their lives.
This NZ Navigator Trust information resource gives a brief overview of a simple risk management plan and includes a downloadable…
This guide helps boards manage conflicts of interest in the boardroom and model good practice.
Are you looking to build connection and capacity across a diverse team in a virtual environment?
A number of resources to help you and your staff integrate, treasure and celebrate te reo Māori.
An online toolkit to help the volunteers who manage governance at a Marae level - designed by Māori for Māori.
New Zealand has twelve Community Trusts that provide grant funding and support to a range of regional community-based organisations.
Digital Stuff We Love introduces you to lots of smart digital ways to work, communicate, and engage with your staff…
This resource focuses on a suggested decision-making process, along with a useful flowchart, that you can use when seeking grant…
Reducing emissions can save your organisation money as well as help avoid global climate catastrophe – this easy-to-use toolbox shows…
Digital Boost has moved - but these information resources and self-directed learning videos are still available online.
Anyone taking on the role of treasurer in a non-profit organisation must have - or needs to learn - a…
Guidance for workers who do office-type work in their home, rather than at their usual work premises.
This toolkit is designed to help apply the concepts of evaluation to work being done on digital inclusion in communities…
This resource, developed by Community Law, contains a practical legal toolkit designed to support organisations working in the community sector.
An induction programme is the most practical way of ensuring all new board and committee members understand their role, the…
Developed in Aotearoa New Zealand by community organisations for community organisations, this is a local, low-cost, comprehensive online course focussed…
These guides, focusing on anti-fraud measures, are written for UK charities but the principles and protections apply equally to Aotearoa…
A free online library of 1,000's of practical resources that include organisational development in non profits - many resources are…
To ensure good relations between staff and the governance team, it is important to clarify the division of responsibilities in…
Charities Services have translated some of their key resources into nine languages.
NZCCSS have produced this resource to not only inform policy makers and funders, but also to value those working hard…
The Governance lite framework aims to improve governance functions in small and voluntary organisations.
This process tool offers a quick and structured way to get input and insight from peers into a current challenge…
Connecting community organisations needing help with communications with a volunteer; helping with website usability; and providing lots of resources.
This information is designed to help trustees and directors of Māori organisations with their responsibilities and role as guardians and…
Employing and supporting the Chief Executive is a core role of the Board.
The updated edition of Nine Steps to Effective Governance is now widely used in the non-profit sector locally and globally.
Find out what steps are involved in setting up a whenua Māori trust or incorporation.
Personal qualities to develop for working with Māori.
A Tika Transition, developed by Maria Bargh, is what a just transition can look like in Aotearoa.
Virtual volunteering is volunteering using the internet, offsite from the organisation in a range of tasks.
Charities in NZ must retain their independence from political parties and candidates.
A resource to empower mental health professionals in Aotearoa to support rainbow communities.
Enhance your organisation's ethical standards with this code of conduct template from Keep New Zealand Beautiful Society.
Use this health & safety reporting form from Forest & Bird to help you design your own.
Check out these online modules for the Code of Health and Disability Consumers’ Rights.
How to talk with friends, whānau and workmates about Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Why we have Te Tiriti o Waitangi, what it says and why it matters now.
Learn how to measure impact effectively with this guide for community organisations. Download the printable infographic for free.
Discover expert insights on Māori governance in this video series for trustees.
NZ Navigator Trust shares news highlights about events and issues of interest to the NZ community sector.
What questions should a non-profit board be asking to facilitate the measurement and reporting of social outcomes?
Explore the Aged Care Continuum in Aotearoa, a guide outlining care levels and third-party involvement.
The Working Well Guide provides organisations with tools and resources to create a culture that enhances and protects people's mental…
Discover sensory-friendly strategies and tips for individuals with autism with this guide on low sensory sessions and creating supportive environments.
Explore the resources that support the annual nationwide campaign to learn NZSL.
He Kete Mātauranga is a space for supporting communities to build climate resilience through Māori knowledge systems and frameworks.
A set of cards to kickstart powerful and hopeful conversations with young people around areas of prejudice and racism.
Early Resolution is a free phone-based service that helps resolve a workplace issue early, quickly and informally.
InsideOUT Kōaro's video resource emphasises the significance of sharing and asking for pronouns to respect diverse gender identities.
Start your journey with AI by learning how to create effective prompts with this cheatsheet from Digital Boost.
This guide provides philanthropic funders and community grantmakers with practical guidance and key insights for supporting communities during disasters.
A resource on how indigenous wisdom can guide us in becoming better ancestors and stewards of our environment.
This resource provides practical strategies for creating effective volunteer advertisements.
Learn to calculate and reduce your organisation's carbon footprint with practical guidance on measurement methods and sustainability strategies.
An overview of the balance sheet to help people charged with the governance of non-profit organisations make informed decisions.
Explore findings on Pasifika health and wellbeing, mental health insights, and strategies to improve healthcare access.
Celebrate Matariki using Te Whare Tapa Whā and explore holistic wellbeing through rest, reflection, and renewal.
This toolkit provides practical guidance to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace for disabled people in New Zealand.
This resource outlines guidelines for responding to workplace bullying or harassment complaints effectively.
Guidance and resources to help you reach and communicate effectively with your stakeholders, supporters and volunteers online.
Matariki is an official national holiday in Aotearoa New Zealand and everyone can celebrate it - view the video,…
A network of kaiako across Aotearoa who work in Māori-medium and Māori language education settings.
Help your ethnic communities be prepared for emergencies with this multilingual video series.
Dealing with life's challenges in the workplace can be stressful - share these resources with members of your team to…
A series of conversation starters exploring how language choices can impact disabled people.
A guide to enhance your non-profit’s digital presence.
Explore The Capability Support Wheel which helps community organisations improve their effectiveness and impact in key areas.
Understand the 2022 legislation for incorporated societies in Aotearoa New Zealand and get guidance on record-keeping, financial records, and officer…
Raising understanding of cyber security issues for organisations - how to get help, why being safe online is important, and…
Latest updates from the social investment space today in Aotearoa New Zealand, including tools for community organisations and news about…
An Intercultural Capability self-directed eLearning course to promote the benefits of ethnic diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Webinars, online courses, webinar recordings, and workshops, designed specifically for the needs of people working in non-profits.
Formal meetings are meetings that an organisation must have because it is in their constitution or governing rules.
A 7 stage process to help you understand all that needs to be done when choosing and implementing a database.
Videos from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner - a great overview of 'everything Privacy' plus a webinar specifically focused…
Infomation on the development of small-scale papakāinga on whenua Māori by rōpū who wish to establish an intentional Te Ao…
Free online courses to learn about privacy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Information and updates about the Government's tax and social policy work programme and consultations that includes taxation of charities and…
Explore the types of flexible work - working from home, requesting flexible working, and how to respond to a request…
Community Foundations focus on a place and its people, strengthening communities from within and enabling local's aspirations for their community…
Organisations need to be aware of recent changes to KiwiSaver - the latest were introduced on 1 April 2026…
A guide designed to help your community group or non-profit organisation apply for funding.
An informative webinar that explores Co-Governance - what it is, and what it isn't.
In this financial kōrero, you'll hear different perspectives on financial health in the sector - participant's questions are answered, and…
Ensuring access to the digital world and caring about digital equity in Aotearoa - how will the 3G shutdown affect…
The Community Accounting service is for small community groups, including charitable trusts, incorporated societies and registered charities across Aotearoa New…
A free, DIY toolkit that supports organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand to understand their social impact in useful ways.
Mobile devices that can access and store your organisation's data need to be secured - learn about key security considerations.
Business. govt. nz have a YouTube channel with videos exploring and explaining all things AI.
Reregistration or dissolution of existing incorporated societies - what are the options now the deadline has passed?
Your organisation should provide a password manager tool for all staff (particularly those who have access to organisation systems and…
GRANTED. govt. nz provides information to help you find and apply for funding from pokie grants.
Employer resources for unlocking the potential of the disabled workforce.
Resources to help you safely manage any online communities you moderate.
What is happening to your data when you use AI to streamline note taking?
If you are keen to turn AI into a productivity boost for your organisation, use the PROMPT framework.
A good AI policy for non-profits should be practical, values-based, and appropriate to the organisation’s size and risk profile.
With eInvoicing, your suppliers no longer need to generate paper-based or PDF invoices, and you no longer need to manually…
Simple Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy templates ready to be adapted by small and medium community organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
All registered charities must review their governance procedures at least once every three years.
An IRD information sheet for charities and not-for-profits that explains the tax policy changes and proposals included in Budget 2026
