Board Director

The Company is seeking experienced independent Board Directors to help establish and guide a new public water services organisation. Directors will shape its vision, strategy, and operating model, supporting its transition to full operations while promoting financial discipline, cultural integrity, environmental stewardship, and community accountability. They will provide transparent governance in a complex, highly scrutinised environment and work closely with councils, tangata whenua, communities, and regulators. The role also involves guiding major decisions that balance service levels, cost, risk, resilience, and effective service delivery. Candidates should bring extensive governance experience in complex, highly regulated, high-risk sectors, along with strategic judgement, commercial acumen, and a strong understanding of governance best practice. Essential capabilities include cultural competency and understanding of te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as well as expertise in finance and infrastructure or asset governance, including oversight of significant investments and capital-intensive projects. Experience in organisational establishment, large-scale transitions or reform, stakeholder relationship-building, and public accountability is also important. Additional strengths may include finance and risk, regulatory economics, legal or project management, communications, and iwi relations.