Posted: 10/09/2024
Closing Date: 30/09/2024
Job Type: Fixed term - Part time
Location: Picton, Marlborough
Job Category: Other
Port Marlborough NZ Ltd – Board of Directors Vacancy
As a result of the retirement of a current board member, expressions of interest are sought for a position on the Board of Port Marlborough NZ Ltd.
Port Marlborough's vision is to be an environmentally restorative port, driving success for Marlborough through their sustainability strategy that measures success across the pillars of people, planet, prosperity, and partnerships.
Port Marlborough plays a key role in Marlborough's economy, facilitating growth of significant and emerging industries including tourism, forestry, wine, fishing, and aquaculture.
Port Marlborough has four primary spheres of operation, providing:
the South Island terminal for inter-island passenger and freight ferries at Picton;
NZ's deepest export berth and a second multipurpose berth to cater for all freight movements and the world's largest class of cruise vessel;
The largest marina operator in NZ, accommodating over 2,000 vessels in Picton, Havelock, and Waikawa Marinas in wet and dry storage;
substantial property holdings that offer development potential in support of integrated investments.
The port is embarking on an extensive period of infrastructure renewal and upgrade as they prepare for the introduction of new Interislander ferries.
The shareholder, MDC Holdings Ltd, is seeking directors who can add diversity to the Board and offer:
demonstrated corporate governance skills;
an affinity with the Marlborough District;
experience in port and marina operations, supply chain, and marine fields;
extensive practical commercial, financial, and/or organisational management experience;
well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills, particularly in relation to Iwi partnerships;
an engineering background, particularly on major infrastructure projects, may also be an advantage;
a desire to work within a collegial and professional environment, with significant challenges and opportunities ahead for the organisation;
an awareness of and connection with the Marlborough business community would be desirable.
The term of the appointment is three years, with a possible extension to a total of six years, from the company's December Annual General Meeting.
Applications will close on 30 September 2024 .
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