Board Members – Christchurch Netball Centre & Netball Sports Centre

Christchurch Netball Centre Incorporated (CNC) is the home of netball in Christchurch and one of the largest regional netball organisations in Aotearoa. With thousands of participants across competitions, development programmes and performance pathways, CNC plays a vital role in enabling people of all ages and abilities to participate in and enjoy netball. Governance oversight of CNC sits with the CNC Board.

The Netball Sports Centre (NSC) owns CNC’s multi court indoor netball facility at Nga Puna Wai and is wholly owned by CNC. The facility plays an important role in supporting the delivery of netball competitions, programmes and community sport in Christchurch. Governance oversight of the facility sits with the NSC Board, which works closely with CNC to ensure the facility continues to support the long term success and sustainability of netball in the region.

Together, the CNC and NSC Boards provide aligned governance to support both the growth of netball participation and the long term sustainability of its key infrastructure in Christchurch.

The Opportunity

We are seeking strategic, collaborative thinkers who are passionate about strengthening the governance of Netball in our region and creating positive outcomes for the sport and the wider community. The current Board is committed to developing and continuously improving its governance with a collaborative, strategic and future focused approach.

Ideal Applicant – Desired Experience and Expertise

We are specifically interested in candidates with:

· Governance experience and sector knowledge of sport, community or not‑for‑profit organisations

· An understanding of and experience in growing the critically important positive governance-Management- Board-CEO relationship and interface

· Experience in facilities management, asset stewardship or infrastructure planning, ideally within a community or sporting environment

· Board leadership experience with potential for succession planning for our board Chair and Deputy Chair roles

Commitment

· Approximately 4–6 hours per month

· Monthly Board meetings, with NSC matters considered within CNC meetings (generally held in person)

· Participation in committees or strategic working groups as required.

Appointments are for a three‑year term, with eligibility for reappointment. These are voluntary, non‑remunerated governance roles.

Diversity

Christchurch Netball Centre welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

How to Apply

We are currently seeking one elected, and two appointed Board Members.

Elected Board Member: Nominations have now closed, election will occur at the Christchurch Netball AGM, on April 19th.

Appointed Board Member: Please submit a governance CV and cover letter outlining your interest to: CNC Board Chair: chair@cnc.org.nz. Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday 5 April 2026.​​​​​​​