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Tennis New Zealand Board Member Opportunities
Background
Tennis New Zealand (TNZ) is the National Sport Organisation for tennis, leading the development of programmes and opportunities to enable, encourage and enhance participation in tennis in New Zealand, and performance on the international stage. TNZ is a dynamic organisation with a change agenda to ensure our sport is accessible and thriving. We have a particular focus on modernising tennis through digital platforms and increasing support for clubs through a more closely integrated tennis system.
The TNZ Board comprises four elected and four appointed Directors. Directors serve for three-year terms.
In 2026, the terms of three Directors will expire, two elected Directors, and one appointed Director.
Two Incumbent Directors will be re-standing.
The two elected positions will be decided at the Annual General Meeting on 14th November 2026 and after that, the Board Appointment Panel will determine the candidate for the one vacant appointed position.
Ideal Applicant Profile
We are seeking individuals who can provide collaborative and focussed governance for the sport of tennis in New Zealand based on a genuine interest in and or connection with the sport. You will demonstrate an orientation towards strategic and future focussed thinking. You will be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholder inputs to help Tennis NZ consider strategic issues and prioritise resources.
Across the three roles the following skills have priority for this recruitment round;
- Prior success with Commercial Sponsorships and Fundraising.
- Finance, Audit and Risk Committee experience.
- Proven ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Strategic Marketing and Communications expertise .
TNZ Commitment to Diversity
We support Sport New Zealand’s minimum requirements for representation of women on the boards of National Sporting Organisations. To maintain this, at least two of the three available roles will be filled by women. TNZ also welcomes applications from Māori and people with diverse ethnic backgrounds and recognises the value of achieving a geographic representation across the Board. Applications from candidates who can contribute to these objectives are strongly encouraged.
Other Information
An application pack, including further background information and an application form, is available from Tennis New Zealand. To be considered, applications must be received in full using the application form. To request an application form please email: admin@tennis.kiwi
Contact Details for Enquiries
Contact Name: Liesl Ploos van Amstel
Contact number: 021 104 6211
Contact email: admin@tennis.kiwi
Summary
Organisation: Tennis New Zealand
Website: tennis.kiwi
Location of applicants: Nationwide
Duration of appointment: 3 years
Time commitment: 10 hours per month
Remuneration: Unpaid, Expenses covered
Incumbents re standing: Two incumbents are seeking re-election and the one appointed position will become vacant
Note: To be considered, applications must be received in full using the application form.
Closing Date:
14 September 2026:
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