For nearly 60 years, Paralympics New Zealand has championed Para sport in New Zealand. Our legacy of athletic performance at summer and winter Paralympic Games is not only world beating, but more importantly life changing. We believe we can contribute to a transformed New Zealand which is truly inclusive where Para athletes have the opportunity to participate at all levels of sport and are equally recognised for their successes.
We work together with our members and partners to ensure equitable opportunities for Para athletes. Our core roles are to provide strategic leadership through collaborative partnerships to strengthen and grow Para sport in New Zealand, and to lead teams to the Paralympic Games.
As the National Paralympic Committee for New Zealand, we support the international Paralympic Movement in recognising the value and power of Para sport and see our purpose as transforming lives through Para sport in New Zealand. PNZ has strong values that underpins everything we do – leadership, excellence and advocacy.
Find out more here: https://paralympics.org.nz/about/
PNZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Thus, it welcomes applications from qualified candidates from any background or life circumstances.
Board Member of Paralympics New Zealand
Applications for TWO (2) board member vacancies are open with a closing date of 5.00pm, Thursday 17 March 2022.
To execute their governance responsibilities, Board members must, as far as possible, demonstrate the following understandings and abilities.
- Be able to fulfill their fiduciary duties to act lawfully in PNZ’s best interests at all times.
- Be future oriented, demonstrating vision and foresight.
- Maintain high ethical standards and integrity.
- Be financially literate so as to enable joint accountability for PNZ’s financial performance.
- Bring or acquire sector knowledge so as to contribute to Board deliberations.
- Commitment to the vision and values of PNZ
Experience (2 or more attributes from the following will be essential)
- High Performance strategy
- Media and communications
- Commercial and funding
- Public sector and Crown entities
- Driving social change
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants are asked to submit the following:
- A completed application form.
- A CV outlining your experience, skills and expertise which you will bring to the Board of Paralympics New Zealand.
Please send these to:
Fiona Allan, Chief Executive, Paralympics New Zealand
2.10 Axis Building, 1 Cleveland Road
Parnell, Auckland, 1052
Or via email: fallan@paralympics.org.nz
The closing date is 5.00pm, Thursday 17 March 2022.
FORMS
Application Information (WORD) (PDF)
