flint+ mentoring - mentor application You can use this form to apply to be a mentor (someone who mentors someone) as part of the FLINT+ programme offered by TUANZ. Mentor Application Form (#15)Δ Newsletter 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 and understanding your sector background.Current Job TitleCurrent Employer / Organisation Name: Please write out your full company name. Do you mind mentoring some one from the same organisation if its requested? You will be matched with someone from another organisation unless you are comfortable 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 & DataOtherTotal Years of Experience in the Digital / Tech Ecosystem 5 to 10 years 10 to 15 years 15+ yearsMentoring Style & Areas of ExpertiseThis section maps directly to the three frameworks defined in the FLINT Plus Guidelines.In which mentoring framework style do you feel you can offer the most value? Please select the option that best describes your preferred approach to supporting a rising leader.- Select -Informational Mentoring: I excel at providing a macro view of the tech landscape, sharing cross-industry insights, and helping mentees break out of their immediate bubbles.Skill Mentoring: I want to help a mentee build specific, practical professional capabilities (e.g., strategic planning, navigating internal politics, building business cases, stakeholder mapping).Advocacy Mentoring: I want to act as a sponsor-figure, helping an ambitious professional prepare for leadership steps, challenging their perspective, and safely expanding their executive networks.Core Strengths & Advisory Domains Please select up to three areas where you feel most equipped to offer mentorship and guidance based on your career history.Building Confidence & Navigating Imposter SyndromeStrategic Networking & Navigating VisibilityLeadership Transitions & Managing Teams Up/DownCross-functional Communication & Board/Executive PresentationsLong-term Career Path Mapping & PivotingTechnical Strategy & Business Alignment (e.g., scale-up mechanics, product management, public sector procurement)Maintaining Work-Life Boundaries & ResilienceBrief Professional Bio or Focus Summary Please share 2-3 sentences about your professional focus and what kind of mentee background or challenge you feel best suited to support.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 preferenceCapacity Control Standard participation is 1 Mentee per cycle. Are you open to taking more than one Mentee if the applicant pool has a surplus? No, 1 Mentee maximum. Yes, I have the capacity to take up to 2 Mentees for this pilot.Guidelines & Commitment Acknowledgement The FLINT Plus pilot relies on mutual commitment. While the relationship is mentee-driven (they will schedule meetings and set agendas), mentors are expected to model active listening and guided discovery. I have read the program parameters and commit to making time for regular check-ins, establishing clear boundaries, and supporting my matched mentee through the pilot cycle.Submit Form