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ABOUT THE ATHLETE LEADERS NETWORK (ALN)
The Athlete Leaders Network (ALN) is an independent athlete-led organisation established to strengthen the voice, leadership and wellbeing of athletes across Aotearoa New Zealand's high performance sport system. ALN plays an important role across the high-performance landscape - championing athlete voice, fostering leadership development, supporting athlete wellbeing and contributing positively to the future of sport in New Zealand. ALN works collaboratively across the sector with athletes, National Sporting Organisations, the NZOC, HPSNZ, Paralympics New Zealand and wider partners, while remaining proudly athlete-centred, values-led and operationally independent.
 
ROLE SUMMARY
The Athlete Leaders Network is seeking an experienced and values-driven Chair to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth and impact. This is a unique governance leadership opportunity within New Zealand sport - suited to an individual who is passionate about athlete voice, wellbeing, leadership and creating environments where athletes can thrive both in and beyond sport.
 
As Chair, you will provide strategic and cultural leadership to the Board, ensuring ALN remains athlete-centred, future-focused and influential across the high-performance sport system. You will work closely with the General Manager, Board and key stakeholders to strengthen governance, foster collaboration and help shape positive system-wide outcomes for athletes across Aotearoa New Zealand.
 
Key areas of responsibility include:

• Providing strategic leadership and governance oversight to the Board & organisation.
• Championing authentic athlete voice and athlete-centred decision making.
• Building relationships across high-performance sport & wider stakeholder landscape.
• Supporting safe, inclusive and empowering environments for athletes.
• Ensuring strong financial oversight, organisational sustainability & risk management.
• Supporting and maintaining a constructive working relationship with the GM.
• Representing ALN externally with credibility, professionalism & integrity.

 
ABOUT YOU
We are interested in hearing from experienced leaders who bring:

• Proven governance and Board leadership experience
• Strong strategic thinking and systems-level perspective
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability
• Credibility operating within complex and values-driven environments
• Understanding of athlete wellbeing, leadership and the high performance sport system
• A collaborative, inclusive and culturally responsive leadership style
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
• A genuine commitment to athlete-centred leadership and advocacy

 
WHY THIS ROLE?
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful leadership role in shaping the future of athlete voice and athlete wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand sport.

Join an organisation committed to collaboration, leadership, inclusion and creating lasting positive impact for athletes.
 
APPLICATIONS CLOSE - Monday 15 June 2026
 

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