The Role of the Trust Office

Governance: The Governance function plays a vital role in the interface between the Trust Board, the School and the Trust Office, coordinating Board and Committee meetings, Trustee appointments and general governance related matters.

Property & Investments: The endowment which as of 31 December 2025 stood at approximately $835m, is invested primarily in Auckland commercial real estate with substantial holdings in an international equity portfolio. These portfolios are managed by internal and external professionals with relevant specialist expertise.

H&S: The Health and Safety function works closely with the Trust Board to oversee and manage health and safety across both the School and its commercial activities.

Finance & ICT: The Finance team provides a wide range of support services across both the School and the Trust Office, including financial reporting and compliance, transactional finance, payroll, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and information and communication technology (ICT).

Advancement: The Advancement function operates across the School and Trust Office, leading Old Boy and alumni engagement while fostering a positive and sustainable culture of philanthropy through the giving of time, talent and treasure. Advancement strengthens lifelong connections across the Dilworth community and enhances the School and Trust’s ability to deliver its mission and grow the legacy established by its founders. Click here to learn more about Advancement at Dilworth.

Dilworth Response (provided by AR): Dilworth Response is Dilworth’s commitment to acknowledge and reconcile the historic abuse that occurred at the School. The Trust Office manages support for the independent and confidential Listening Service, the Dilworth Redress Programme, coordination of Dilworth’s response to the recommendations from the Dilworth Independent Inquiry (2023), and provides funding to Better Blokes to deliver The Navigator Services, along with coordinating a range of other survivor-led initiatives to support this important part of our community.