This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of Snow Sports New Zealand. Working with a highly skilled and qualified board and management team, you will contribute to leading and building on the international success of our snow sports athletes.
Snow Sports NZ is the national sporting organisation representing the interests of free skiing, snowboarding, adaptive snow sports, freeride, alpine ski racing and cross-country skiing. Our purpose is to lead the growth and success of competitive snow sports in New Zealand. Our vision is Fuelling our Competitive Stoke.
Snow Sports NZ represent the interests of the sport nationally and internationally. We are a membership organisation recognised by Sport NZ, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, the New Zealand Olympic Committee, Paralympics New Zealand and other key international snow sports organisations.
Organisational priorities currently include:
- Maintaining the organisation’s high performance focus in readiness for the 2030 Winter Olympics/Paralympics in France.
- Appropriate management, decision making, governance and risk management of the Dry Slope operations
- Continued focus on wellbeing/athlete voice in the programme and mechanisms to facilitate feedback
- Progressing commercial and sponsorship opportunities; and confirming funding for the delivery of a refreshed Alpine pathway strategy
Key Details
Two Elected Members' terms are coming to an end at the 2026 AGM. There are two positions being appointed.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse board and seek applications from candidates of all genders and backgrounds. Applications from women are welcomed as part of this commitment.
Ideal Applicant
The Board Appointment Panel is interested in hearing from those with governance experience and a strong affinity for snow sports.
Additionally, one or more of the following backgrounds would be of particular interest:
- Solid understanding of governance principles, legal obligations, roles and responsibilities, as well as board dynamics and decision-making processes.
- A strong degree of experience in accountancy and finance, with potential to sit on the ARC sub-committee.
- Experience in building positive stakeholder relationships with various stakeholders and community/membership engagement
- High level of personal experience, or track record of supporting CEOs in the development of organisational strategy and monitoring/supporting its execution/KPIs
- Experience in high-performance sport or snow sports is required across the mix of board members.
Please apply via Appoint Better Boards here.
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