Chief Executive

Brannigans Consulting Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Brannigans Consulting Limited – Christchurch, South Island is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer for Sport Tasman, leading the region's health and wellbeing initiatives. You will translate strategy into disciplined execution, build an outcomes-driven organisation and guide an capable executive team.

You will drive revenue growth, strengthen partnerships with funders, communities, councils and iwi, and ensure lasting impact while balancing long-term objectives with emerging priorities.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in not-for-profit or public sectors.
• Ability to translate strategy into delivery.
• Strong financial and revenue growth skills.
• Experience building a values-led culture.
• Understanding governance and management processes.
• Grit to balance long-term goals with urgent priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sport Tasman with a clear strategic direction and execution.
• Grow revenue opportunities and secure partnerships.
• Oversee executive team and organisational performance.
• Ensure governance standards and funder accountability.
• Engage with communities, schools, councils and iwi.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategy execution

Commercial acumen

Governance experience

Cultural leadership

Resilience

Education

Not-for-profit leadership experience

Job description

Brannigans Consulting Limited – Christchurch, South Island

About Sport Tasman

Sport Tasman's purpose is to enable more people to be more active, more often. Working across Te Tauihu, Kaikōura and Buller, the organisation partners with communities, schools, councils, funders and iwi to improve participation and wellbeing outcomes across the region.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will lead Sport Tasman through its next phase of delivery and growth.

With a strong sense of strategic direction, the board is seeking a leader who can translate strategy into disciplined execution, measurable outcomes and demonstrable value for funders, partners and communities. You will lead a capable executive team, accelerate organisational performance, grow revenue opportunities and ensure Sport Tasman continues to deliver lasting benefit for its stakeholders and communities.

Your Skills & Experience

• Senior leadership capability within the not-for-profit, community, public or comparable commercial sectors. Sports sector experience is not essential.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into disciplined delivery
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including growing revenue and partnerships
• Experience building an accountable and values-led culture
• Understanding of effective governance and management processes
• Demonstrated grit and perseverance, with the capacity to balance long-term objectives while responding effectively to emerging priorities.

Why Join Sport Tasman?

This is an opportunity to lead a respected regional organisation that makes a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of communities. With a strong foundation already in place, you'll have the platform to enhance performance, strengthen partnerships and shape Sport Tasman's future impact.

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Applications close Friday 25 September 2026.

For further enquiries contact Odette Shearer ph 021 270 8657 or email **************@brannigans.co.nz or Nick Hodgson ph 021 190 4191 or email ************@brannigans.co.nz