Chief Executive

Brannigans Consulting Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Tasman seeks a Chief Executive Officer to guide the organisation through its next phase of delivery in the Nelson region. Reporting to the Board, you will lead a capable executive team and translate strategy into disciplined execution with measurable outcomes benefiting funders and communities.

You will grow revenue opportunities, foster an accountable, values-led culture, and ensure strong governance and management processes while balancing long-term objectives with emerging priorities.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership capability within not-for-profit, community, public or comparable sectors.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the executive team and steward Sport Tasman through its next phase of delivery and growth.
• Translate strategy into disciplined execution with measurable outcomes.
• Grow revenue opportunities and ensure lasting impact for funders and communities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic delivery

Revenue growth

Governance

Job description

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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.

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

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