Bay of Plenty Branch Emerging
Director Award The Bay of Plenty Branch of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand is inviting applications for the 2020 Emerging Director Award.

Application criteria

•	Must be a Member or Associate Member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand

•	Must demonstrate governance development commitment

•	Have a level of governance experience in the volunteer, not for profit area, or is employed/self employed in a senior management role which reports to a board

•	Completion of application form and a written submission, maximum 1,500 words, as to why the applicant should
be considered for the Emerging Director Award

•	Provide applicants Governance CV with relevant professional photo

•	Must be available on the following dates:
24 and 25 August. 16 September 2020.

The winner receives

•	Complimentary membership with IoD for 12 months

•	Complimentary attendance at all branch functions for
12 months

•	Mentoring with experienced director for 12 months

•	Complimentary registration for the Institute of Directors NZ Leadership conference 2021

•	‘Emerging Director’ position for 12 months with the
Bay of Plenty IoD Branch committee

•	‘Emerging Director’ * position for 12 months with selected placement board

*The emerging director will have the right to participate in board and audit committee meetings but will not be able to vote on any board resolution. The successful applicant will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement with the sponsoring board. The position will be unpaid.

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Judging criteria

•	Demonstrates a commitment to and a sound understanding of governance principles

•	Demonstrates level of senior management experience with governance exposure

•	Demonstrates leadership skills and interpersonal strengths

•	Indicates time management and commitment

•	Committed to development of the Bay of Plenty business community, including both the commercial and
not- for-profit sectors

•	Demonstrates a commitment to developing a career in governance.

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Applications close
5.00pm Monday 20 July 2020

Please forward your application to:

Laura Gaveika, Bay of Plenty Branch Manager
Institute of Directors
Email: laura.gaveika@iod.org.nz

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Referees

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Nb your referees may be contacted. It is preferable that one referee be the chair of a board on which you serve as a director or report to
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Governance experience

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Good governance

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Financial literacy

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Advancing your governance career

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Submitting your application

Please forward your application, 1500 word submission, Governance CV and profile photograph to: Member Under 40’s
Email: laura.gaveika@iod.org.nz
Before	5.00 pm	Monday 20 July 2020
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in the week starting July 24. The winner will be announced at the awards function on 16 September 2020.

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