Independent Director (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking an Independent Director to join its Board and provide independent insight and constructive challenge to the leadership team. The role contributes to setting strategic direction, assessing risk, guiding ownership and organizational design, and steering business change and growth. The Director will review financial results and commercial plans, support management, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and communities. The position also includes contributing to subcommittee and special project work. Candidates must have proven governance experience, including serving as a director, along with a record of leadership and guiding business transformation. Strong commercial judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to assess and manage risk are essential. Experience with ownership structures, shareholding, or organizational design is valued, as is an understanding of economic and market conditions and confidence with financial principles; a formal finance qualification is not required. Familiarity with Māori business, mana whenua, te ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is also valued, alongside empathy, strong relationship skills, and constructive communication.