Directors - Hockey New Zealand

We are seeking new directors to join the Hockey New Zealand Board. Hockey in New Zealand is a truly gender-equal sport with a history of participation growth and success on the world stage, and Hockey New Zealand is hockey's national sporting organisation, with responsibility for the leadership of the hockey system in New Zealand. We are seeking applications for four Board director positions:

1. One male appointed Board Member
2. Two female elected Board members (to be elected at the April Annual General Meeting)
3. One male elected Board member (to be elected at the April Annual General Meeting)

Two incumbent Board members will be standing for election - to the Elected Male and Elected Female positions respectively. The appointed male position and other Elected Female position are vacant. The Board meets six to seven times per year, both in person and online. Between meetings, Board members may be required to consider proposals and recommendations as well as contributing to Board committees. Wider stakeholder engagement is also required from time to time. Skills and Experience Sought We are seeking applicants with a proven base of governance experience, and skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

1. Experience with and understanding of the commercialisation of sport's assets
2. Knowledge of and experience in the development of sporting systems from grass roots to elite
3. Experience with philanthropy - fund raising, major donor development, fund management
4. Finance and risk management
5. Board leadership experience

We are seeking candidates, some of whom may be independent to the hockey community and others who have deep hockey connections. Apply Now For the appointed male Board member position:

1. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Christina Tombs at tombs@hockeynz.co.nz for consideration by the Board Appointment Panel.

For the elected positions:

1. Candidates will need to seek the support of a Hockey Association who is a member of Hockey New Zealand, to nominate you for election, at Hockey New Zealand's Annual General Meeting, Monday 29 April.
2. You will need to submit a completed nomination form accompanied by your CV and cover letter to Christina Tombs at tombs@hockeynz.co.nz.
3. Upon nomination, candidate suitability will also be assessed by the Board Appointments Panel.

Applications close on Friday 14th March 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr