Situations vacant
Yachting New Zealand positions available
Board directors (2 appointed positions)
Help guide the future of sailing in Aotearoa
About the organisation:
Yachting New Zealand is the national body dedicated to the stewardship, growth, and long-term well-being of yachting and boating in Aotearoa. Our vision is to grow sailing and boating and inspire more New Zealanders through our sport.
The Yachting New Zealand volunteer Board provides strategic leadership, ensures effective governance, and represents the interests of clubs, members, and stakeholders.
Yachting New Zealand is committed to integrity, inclusiveness, and strengthening both community sailing and high-performance pathways. The Board prioritises strategy, financial sustainability, and sector leadership to ensure the organization can respond confidently to changing environments and the evolving needs of the sport.
About the roles:
We are seeking to appoint two Board directors to join a committed and forward-thinking governance team. Directors share collective responsibility for Yachting New Zealand’s strategic direction, performance, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
The Board meets regularly (typically every two months), and directors are expected to contribute actively to meetings, strategic planning, and committee work.
Key responsibilities:
• Provide strategic guidance to support Yachting New Zealand’s long-term success and organisational resilience.
• Uphold high standards of governance, integrity, and accountability.
• Monitor financial performance, oversee annual budgeting, and support strong risk management.
• Participate in Board committees and support development of organisational policy.
• Represent Yachting New Zealand with members, partners, and stakeholders across the sector.
• Support Board evaluation, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
• Champion Yachting New Zealand’s values and contribute to a positive, collaborative Board culture.
Ideal applicants:
We are seeking candidates who can bring a combination of the following skills and experience:
• Strong finance capability, ideally suited to chairing the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Expertise in high-performance sport management, including athlete or programme pathways.
• Governance experience within sailing clubs or other sporting organisations.
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement, and the ability to offer independent and informed insight.
• A commitment to Yachting New Zealand’s values, diversity, and the ongoing development of sailing in New Zealand.
• High ethical standards, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to Board work.
Applicants based in the South Island are particularly encouraged, given the geographic spread of our clubs.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to finance@yachtingnz.org.nz by 9 January 2026.
Other positions available
Head coach – Wakatere Boating Club
We’re looking for someone to lead the planning and coordination of our coaching programmes across all levels for juniors, youth, and seniors - and help shape the next chapter of sailing at Wakatere.
If you bring strong coaching experience, excellent planning and communication skills, and you’re keen to be part of a friendly, family-oriented club community, we’d love to hear from you.
We are now welcoming expressions of interest for this role. Please send your CV to Vice Commodore Mat Dunne at vicecommodore@wakatere.org.nz
Start date: August 2026 (flexible).
