Waikato Branch

Emerging Director Award

Application criteria

  • Must be a financial member of Waikato branch of IoD
  • Must have taken the first step with some form of governance experience. Ie. NFP etc
  • Must demonstrate governance development commitment (ie completed Governance Development Programme or other relevant courses or shown commitment to own professional development.
  • 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
  • must have a disability or have a close family member with a disability

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Award - total value $5,000

  • 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)
  • ‘Director Development’* position for 12 months with Enrich +
  • *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.

Judging criteria

  • Demonstrates a commitment to a sound understanding of governance principles
  • Demonstrates level of senior management experience and/or some governance exposure
  • Committed to development of Waikato business community, including the commercial and not- for-profit sectors
  • Demonstrates a commitment to developing a career in governance.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 15 July 2016

Please forward your application to:

Megan Beveridge

Waikato Branch Manager, Institute of Directors, PO Box 9008, Hamilton, 3240

Email:

APPLICATION FORM

Contact details

First name: / Surname:
Email:
Address: / Work Phone:
Mobile Phone:
After Hours:

Academic Qualifications

Please list details of your most recent tertiary/professional qualifications.

Year completed / Institution name / Qualification (eg LLB, CA)

Professional Development

Other relevant professional development, please provide details.

References:

Please attach two current written references,or provide the names and contact telephone details of two referees.

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Your current employment

Company name:
Length of time in your current employment:
Key responsibilities:
Achievements:

Please provide details/history on the company or organisation you are currently employed with (e.g. how long in business, number of employees, nature of business).

Employment history

Please list in reverse chronological order.

Date / Company / Position

Governance appointments

Please provide details of any current governance appointments.

Please also provide a written submission, maximum 1500 words, as to why you should be considered for the Institute of Directors, Waikato Branch Emerging Director Award.

This award is in association with:

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