Curling New Zealand

New Zealand Curling Vacancies

New Zealand Curling Association (NZCA) is a non-profit sporting organisation that runs through the generosity of our volunteers. We are currently in a transitional phase after the adoption of the Constitution of 23 May 2025.

Currently, there are vacancies for

Selection Panel
Minute Secretary

In time, there will be vacancies for

NZCA Board (to commence from March 2026)
Operational Committee members to join our operational committees and assist with the operations of New Zealand Curling

About NZCA

The New Zealand Curling Association (NZCA) is a non-profit National Sporting Organisation (NSO) that is New Zealand's national governing body for the sport of curling (including the Olympic-style and the traditional crampet styles of curling).

Our vision is to grow curling in New Zealand from pond to podium.

NZCA's mission is to develop and enhance curling, support excellence, maintain tradition, and uphold the Spirit of Curling.

NZCA Values:

SPIRIT Wairua,
PARTICIPATION Whai Wāhi,
INTEGRITY Ngākau Pono,
CAMARADERIE Whanaungatanga,
ENJOYMENT Hakinakina,
DEVELOPMENT Wakawhanake

Minute Secretary

Overview:

The New Zealand Curling Association is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Minute Secretary to join their team. The successful applicant must record and manage the minutes of our meetings accurately. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our organisation's decisions and discussions are well-documented and accessible.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience in minute-taking or a similar administrative role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital collaboration tools.
Efficient, strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, maintaining effective working relationships with the Chairperson, Administration Officer and Board Members.
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
Demonstrate confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Use their initiative to respond appropriately and in a timely manner to queries or issues.
Demonstrate appropriate judgment when dealing with any urgent or sensitive issues and be able to delegate to Board members or teams as appropriate.

See below on how to get a full Terms of Reference.

Time Commitment

The monthly time commitment for the Minute Secretary role is approximately 10 hours per month.

How to Apply:

Please fill out the registration form below, and a full Terms of Reference will be emailed to you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Chairperson Graham Sinnamon at Chairperson@curling.org.nz by 5 pm on Friday, 27^th June 2025.

Please note: This is not intended to replace the role of Lauren Becker as our current secretary, but rather to recognise that the role encompasses two distinct responsibilities: Minute Secretary and Administration Officer. Lauren will continue her role as the Administration Officer.

Recruitment of Selection Panel

At the recent NZCA AGM, significant changes were adopted to our Constitution in line with our obligations under updated Incorporated Societies legislation. As well as ensuring that the NZCA meets our legislative requirements, the process of change has allowed us to update the Constitution in the aim of making it fit-for-purpose into the future.

One of the key elements within the adopted changes is the establishment of a fundamentally new governance structure, with Directors to the Board being appointed by an independent selection panel. The first step in this process is for the Working Group of the current Board (Exec) to appoint this panel, allowing them to establish their terms of reference and processes designed to present a new Board for appointment at the 2026 AGM.

According to the Terms of Reference agreed for the Directors Selection Panel (DSP), it will be composed as follows:

An Independent Chair (Independent of the current Board)
Not more than one member of the current Board
Up to two (2) independent members

We expect some, but not necessarily all appointees, to have had some exposure to curling. Beyond that we are interested to hear from and about people with demonstrable experience in business, sport and/ior community leadership. Ideally, one of the panel will have a background in People/HR/Recruitment to ensure all processes are managed in line with best practice.

At this stage we are seeking your support and input in one of two ways:

Expression of Interest (EOI) - for those of you immediately interested in being considered, please complete this form or contact (insert name, email and number here) to discuss things further
Your ideas on potential applicants - if you know someone who you feel would be a good fit for the panel, then please reach out to (insert name, email and number here) with the details.

Should you have any insights or input that could support the Working Group through this process, then please reach out.