Chief Executive

Brannigans Consulting Limited; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Tasman invites applications for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation across Te Tauihu, Kaikōura and Buller. Reporting to the Board, you will translate strategy into disciplined delivery, drive growth and strengthen partnerships with funders, communities and councils.

You will lead a capable executive team, foster a values-led culture, ensure governance and financial sustainability, and deliver measurable outcomes for health and wellbeing across the region.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in not-for-profit, public, or comparable sectors.
• Ability to translate strategy into disciplined delivery with measurable outcomes.
• Strong financial and governance experience to grow revenue and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sport Tasman through its next phase of delivery and growth.
• Translate strategy into disciplined execution with measurable outcomes.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategy execution

Revenue growth

Partnerships

Governance

Values-led culture

Job description

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Brannigans Consulting Limited – Marlborough

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.

Applications close Friday 25 September 2026.