Situations Vacant

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) is the national body responsible for the overall leadership and development of the Olympic sport of competitive Canoe Racing in New Zealand.

Our sport has a long history of Olympic success and is fortunate to have attracted support from High Performance Sport New Zealand to build towards a sustainable multi-medal producing high performance programme. The establishment and delivery of this programme coupled with balancing the needs of our grass roots members and wider community is critical to the future success of our organisation.

The chief executive will be tasked with building a culture of openness, transparency and trust, and taking the sport of competitive Canoe Racing forward collectively with the Canoe Racing community. 
 
The successful applicant will be an inspirational leader with: 
 
  ~  A proven track record in building a positive and inclusive culture focused on success
  ~  Exceptional relationship skills, high integrity, and the ability to inspire confidence in a diverse range of stakeholders 
  ~  Superior communication, presentation and representation skills
  ~  Strategic ability, business acumen and political capability
  ~ Intellectual capability with a down-to-earth management style
  ~ Passion and knowledge about competitive Canoe Racing and its importance to New Zealanders
  ~ The unwavering optimism and drive required to take on the significant challenges facing CRNZ 

 Reporting to the Board, you will enjoy the highest level of support for your role.

For a copy of the job description and application form email anneliese.goodinson@canoeracing.org.nz .

Further information about CRNZ can be found at www.canoeracing.org.nz. 
 
To apply, submit your completed application form, CV, and a covering letter to: anneliese.goodinson@canoeracing.org.nz  or post to Anneliese Goodinson, Administration Assistant, Canoe Racing NZ, PO Box 65451, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 0754, marking the envelope ‘Private and Confidential’.

Applications close at 4.00 pm, Thursday 16 May 2013. All applications will be treated in confidence and will be acknowledged by email.