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Secretary General

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) is a charitable organisation that supports our athletes achievements towards sporting excellence at Olympic, Commonwealth and Youth Games.

Beyond these spectacular events the NZOC works tirelessly to promote the history and values of the Olympic Movement through a variety of cultural and educational programmes, where the focus is on Excellence, Friendship and Respect.

The Secretary General leads the NZOC locally and also represents and reinforces its proud history and active involvement in the global Olympic Movement. He/she facilitates local, regional and global dialogue and debate on sporting policy issues whilst promoting an ever more effective platform for showcasing sporting excellence and the positive role that plays in modern society.

A rare opportunity exists to carry on the Olympic tradition in the crucial appointment of the Secretary General to the NZOC, pending the retirement of incumbent Barry Maister. We seek an outstanding individual with the following skills/experience:
A track record of building and maintaining strategic alliances and relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Politically astute and be a highly effective communicator who is able to network comfortably and build trust, persuade, influence and negotiate.
The maturity and gravitas to operate at a senior level and provide strong, selfless leadership of the NZOC with a considered, collaborative approach.


A passion for sport is essential; participation at high performance level would be advantageous. However, most important is the energy, personal impact, integrity and belief in the Olympic values required to engender credibility with key stakeholders.

To apply in strict confidence now, click below or email your resume to cvakl@sheffield.co.nz or write to Sheffield, PO Box 5621, Wellesley St, Auckland, quoting reference number 45427sk. Applications close on August 13 2010. All emails will be electronically acknowledged and you may receive further correspondence by email.

For more information please phone Ian Taylor on (09)367-1501 (DDI).