Seeking up to Three (3) Independent Board Members

Seeking up to Three (3) Independent Board Members

The WBRU is seeking applications for up to three (3) Independent Board Members for a three-year term commencing June 2024.

WBRU promotes and fosters rugby in the Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union and has approximately 2,400 registered players, 400 plus volunteers throughout the clubs and colleges plus seven representative teams that play at a national and regional level.

WBRU is part of 26 unions who are the stakeholders in the NZ Rugby Union and contribute to the promotion of Heartland and NZ Rugby.

Financially WBRU is sound with $1 million of commercial and sponsorship agreements and an asset base of $1.7 million.

The WBRU has a 5-year strategic plan to 2027, which focuses on the community game and inclusion for all.

The WBRU is also looking to ensure our Māori and Pasifika members have a strong voice in our rugby making decisions.

The WBRU Independent Board Selection Panel is inviting applications with the following skills or experience.

• Sports Governance.
• Marketing and Revenue generation experience.
• Legal and or HR experience.

All candidates will need to demonstrate an excellent understanding between governance, strategic thinking and operations.

Applications and request for further information, please contact to Tony Hargood Chief Executive WBRU in confidence by way of email tony@waibush.co.nz or mobile, 0274-738-367.

Applications close 12 May 2024.