Eventfinda Stadium Board of Trustee Appointments 2024

For over 25 years Eventfinda Stadium has been home to some of New Zealand’s most memorable concerts and sporting events, from artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, Sting, Green Day and Van Halen, to the Silver Ferns and the Northern Mystics, Tuatara NBL team and is principally the home of Harbour Basketball and Harbour Gymnastics. Eventfinda Stadium has been a key part of Auckland’s sport and recreation landscape since 1992.

Eventfinda Stadium’s vision:

Between 2018 and Jan 2023 a substantial renovation has been undertaken on the venue and we now regularly feature as one of the most efficient and well-respected hybrid community/commercial venues in Auckland. After a significant disruption arising from the flooding of January 27^th 2023 our building has undergone $5m in renovations to bring it up to a modern and sophisticated operation.

As we progress into this new era, the Trustees are looking for a new board member to join in steering our future direction. The Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint one Board member who reside in the Auckland region with a particular focus on attracting a Chartered Accountant to the board.

Skills and competencies sought

All candidates should have governance experience, be well versed in the difference between operations, management and governance and have strong interpersonal skills. Specifically, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:

• Ability to collaborate and be a good team member
• Strong experience and a successful track record in the strategic, fiduciary and responsibilities of governance.
• A genuine interest in and passion for the North Shore Community, Eventfinda Stadium and its vision, strategy, and objectives.
• Have been a chartered Accountant for at least 5 years and be practicing.
• Have a sound understanding of Accounting Principles and practices.
• Be able to articulate how their own values align with the Stadium’s values and guiding principles
• Impeccable standards of personal and professional integrity
• Sound judgement and a strategic mind-set
• A growth and future-focused mind-set.
• Ability to think critically and interpret varied sources of information and data to identify the salient points
• Have the time available to undertake the duties of a Trustee and reside in the Auckland region which is estimated to be 4-6 hours per month including preparations.
• Demonstrate a connection to Auckland’s diverse communities, active interest in and contribution to community-based organisations during their careers, and a commitment to uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

In addition to the above, for this recruitment round we are seeking candidates who can provide one or more of the following:

• Candidates who can assist with the Finance Committee functions in supporting the Leadership team and Chief Executive to deliver a well governed and financially managed facility for the community.
• Legal experience in the domains of business, entertainment, or governance is beneficial, but not essential.
• Business community and cultural connections

A background in the entertainment, sports or marketing and partnerships environment would be advantageous to the ideal candidate.

How to apply

Please submit a covering letter addressing the candidate requirements and a CV detailing your relevant governance roles and experience, along with a signed, completed candidate declaration form by completing this online application .

Please refer to the website link above for further information about Eventfinda Stadium, the role, and how to apply.

To arrange an informal conversation please contact:

Chair: Andree Atkinson

Email: chair@eventfindastadium.co.nz