flint+ mentoring - mentee application You can use this form to apply to be a mentee (someone who is mentored) as part of the FLINT+ programme offered by TUANZ. Mentee Application Form (#14)Δ Notify Contact & DemographicsThis section collects baseline information to establish communication and map regional pods.First NameLast NameEmailPrimary Location / Region: Please select the region where you live and work. This helps us try to form local pairs. - Select -AucklandWellingtonChristchurchRemote / Other RegionProfessional BackgroundCrucial for implementing the "Organisational Independence" rule.Current Job TitleCurrent Employer / Organisation Name: Please write out your full company name. Do you want your mentor to be in the same organisation?: You will be matched with someone from another organisations unless you request for that to be the case Yes NoWhich sector best describes your primary professional experience?- Select -Telecommunications & Network InfrastructureSoftware Development / SaaSPublic Sector / Government Digital ServicesDigital Marketing & Creative TechIT Consulting & Professional ServicesFinTech / E-CommerceCybersecurity & DataOtherDirect Manager Notification: Mentoring requires time away from your core duties for catch-ups. Have you notified or discussed your participation in this pilot with your direct manager? Yes, they are supportive No, not yet (but I plan to before the programme begins)Mentoring Objectives & FormatThis section feeds into your primary framework matching to align mentor strengths with mentee goals.What is your primary focus or expectation for this mentoring relationship?: Select the option that best aligns with where you are at right now. - Select -Informational Mentoring: I want to build a broader understanding of the tech ecosystem, explore different career tracks, and break out of my day-to-day bubbleSkill Mentoring: I need help building a specific professional capability (e.g., navigating stakeholder relationships, running public sector bids, strategic planning, building business cases)Advocacy Mentoring: I feel ready for a leadership step or career pivot and need an established professional to challenge me, act as a sounding board, and open networking doorsTop 3 Areas for Growth: Please select up to three areas you are most eager to work on with a mentorConfidence & Navigating Imposter SyndromeStrategic Networking & Building VisibilityLeadership Styles & Managing Up/DownCross-functional Communication & PresentationCareer Path Planning & Transition ManagementTechnical Skill Acceleration (e.g., product management, architecture, data governance); Work-Life Balance & Boundary Setting)In a few sentences, please tell us what a "breakthrough" would look like for you at the end of this pilot programme.Logistical PreferencesUsed for the Delivery/Geography calibration of the matching score matrix.What is your preferred meeting format? - Select -In-Person Only: I prefer to build rapport face-to-face over local coffee/office catch-upsHybrid: A mix of in-person meetings where possible, supplemented by video callsVirtual Only: I am fully comfortable or prefer conducting all catch-ups via Microsoft Teams/ZoomI have no preferenceMeeting Pace & Commitment Acknowledgement: The FLINT Plus pilot requires a commitment to meet with your mentor regularly over the course of the cycle, alongside taking the initiative to schedule meetings and complete a Mentoring Agreement. I understand that the relationship is mentee-driven, and I commit to managing the calendar, setting agendas, and respecting my mentor's time.Submit Form
