Auckland Branch Emerging
Director Award The Auckland Branch of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand is inviting applications for its 2020 Emerging Director Award. This award is open to Auckland Branch members in the early stages of their governance career.

Application Criteria

Must be:

•	A Member of the Auckland Branch

•	In early stages of their governance career i.e. with fewer than five years’ governance experience

Cannot be:

•	An independent/non-executive director on a commercial board – i.e. listed company board, large family company board.

•	A current mentee participating in the IoD’s Mentoring for Diversity programme.

•	An appointed Future Director currently observing on a Host Board.

What we need from you:

•	Complete the Emerging Director Award one page application form on the following page.

•	Attach the following with the application form:

•	Your Governance CV

•	A written submission addressing each of the following subjects (no more than 500 words per subject)

•	What motivates you to aspire to pursue a career in governance?

•	What value do you believe you will bring to a board?

•	What steps you have taken towards a career in governance?

The Auckland Branch is proudly sponsored by ASB, Aura, Marsh Ltd.
Award prize

•	Complimentary membership with IoD for 12 months

•	Complimentary attendance at all branch functions for
12 months

•	Mentoring with experienced director for 12 months

•	$2,000 (GST excl) towards IoD professional development (must be used in the award year).

Judging Criteria

•	Demonstrates commitment to developing a career in governance

•	Has skills and experience that would be useful to a board

•	Has had either senior executive, leadership or governance experience

•	Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of sound governance.

Applications close
5.00pm Monday 20 July 2020

Please email your application to the branch manager:

jill.steffert@iod.org.nz

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References

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I have attached:

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I confirm that:

I do not hold an independent directorship on a commercial board
I am not a mentee participating in the IoD’s mentoring for diversity programme
I am not a current Future Director observing on a host board

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