Waikato Branch Emerging
Director Award The Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand is inviting applications for its 2020 Emerging Director Award. This award is open to members of the Waikato Branch.

Application criteria

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

•	Must demonstrate governance development commitment (i.e. complete Governance Development Programme or other relevant courses)

•	Must have governance experience through reporting to a board in a senior management role

•	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.

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 Waikato business community, including both the commercial and
not- for-profit sectors

•	Demonstrates a commitment to developing a career in governance.

The Waikato branch
is proudly sponsored by
Award in association with

Award – total value $5000

•	Complimentary membership with IoD for 12 months

•	Complimentary attendance at all branch functions for
12 months

•	Mentoring with experienced director for 12 months

•	$4,000 towards IoD professional development
(must be spent in current year)

•	‘Emerging Director’ position for 12 months with Hospice Waikato 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.

Applications close
5.00pm Monday 20 July 2020

Please forward your application to:

www.iod.org.nz Megan Beveridge, email: megan.beveridge@iod.org.nz

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