Institute of Directors in New Zealand

The Institute of Directors is thrilled to welcome AgResearch to the Future Directors programme. The leading Crown Research Institute supports the primary sector and the Government’s science and innovation priority areas, enhancing the value, productivity and profitability of New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food, and agri-technology sectors through effective science.

In joining the programme, they are now seeking a Future Director to join their board for an 18-month term. Applications close 25 March, so don’t delay in submitting your application.

To learn more and apply go to: https://bit.ly/49Pywom

Congratulations Amelia Vinnell who has been appointed as a Future Director to the board of NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER).

Amelia is a New Zealand diplomat, advocating New Zealand’s interests in China across the food and fibre sector. She has extensive experience in policy work, including teaching public policy and Māori resource management at Victoria University. She also developed, delivered and advised the Director-General, Ministry for Primary Industries on 'Fit for a Better World' - New Zealand’s strategy for the food and fibre sector to become more productive, sustainable and inclusive.

Special thanks to NZIER for their support of the Future Directors® programme which gives emerging directors the opportunity to participate on a board, and provides host boards with exposure to new talent, ideas and experiences.

For more information on the Future Directors® programme, including how to become a host board, go to https://bit.ly/3R1RGPU

Congratulations to Melissa Crawford as the new Future Director for the board of Just Life Group.

After a successful career in senior HR with some of New Zealand’s largest organisations, Melissa established her own company Tech with Heart which helps organisations navigate the future of work through strategies that look at the impact of technologies and changing human needs.

Special thanks to Just Life Group for their support of Future Directors® – a programme that gives emerging directors the opportunity to participate on a board, providing host boards with exposure to new talent, ideas and experiences.

For more information on the Future Directors® programme, including how to become a host board, head to https://bit.ly/3R1RGPU

Are you NZIER’s next Future Director?

NZIER are seeking a Future Director to join their board for a 12-month term.

The independent entity provides economic advice and research to the public and private sectors and as part of the board you will gain hands-on o governance experience in an outstanding opportunity to learn valuable lessons from experienced directors.

Applications close 30 November.

Find out more, or apply at: https://bit.ly/40jOK5s

The IoD Nominations Committee is seeking one independent member.

The IoD’s Nominations Committee is appointed by the IoD’s National Council to identify, interview and recommend potential candidates for appointment to the board and coordinates board evaluation and succession planning. Council welcome and encourage all applications from a range of backgrounds and geographic locations reflecting the diversity of our IoD membership base and NZ society, as a whole.

Applications close 22 October 2023. IoD members can find out more at:

https://bit.ly/46GPpzW

We are thrilled to welcome Precinct Properties to the Future Directors® programme.

NZX listed Precinct Properties are the largest owner and developer of premium inner-city real estate in Auckland and Wellington. Whilst predominantly focussed on office spaces, Precinct also invests in multipurpose sites such as Commercial Bay and Generator that incorporate retail and hospitality.

They are now seeking a Future Director to join their board for a 12 month term.

⏰ Applications close 11 August

➡ To apply here: http://bitly.ws/PHRk
➡ To learn more about Future Directors® visit: http://bitly.ws/Eqbf

We are thrilled to welcome the TECT Community Trust to the Future Directors® programme.

The TECT Community Trust is community-focused and provides financial support for local initiatives, facilities and events that bring vibrancy, connectedness, growth and economic benefits to the region. They are now seeking a Future Director to join their board for a 12 month term.

⏰ Applications close 23 May 2023

➡ Apply here: http://bitly.ws/Eqbd

➡ To learn more about Future Directors® visit: http://bitly.ws/Eqbf

Congratulations to the following people who have been appointed as Future Directors®

Lauren Silkstone, Franchise Owner at MTF Finance Tāupo has been appointed to the board of MTF Finance.

Amy Johnson, Customer Experience Officer at MyWave has been appointed to the board of TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Ltd Holdings.

Annabel Davies, Chief Sustainability and Risk Officer at Pamu has been appointed to the board of Maritime New Zealand.

We’d like to thank all of these boards for their support of the Future Directors® programme.

The programme gives emerging directors the opportunity to participate on a board, exposing host boards to new talent, ideas and experiences.

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