Whanganui District Council Interim Holdings Board

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council Full time

Financial and business acumen:

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Strategic and Governance Leadership:

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Community Interests:

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Passion for regional growth
We are seeking expressions of interest for interim board members to the Whanganui District Council Holdings Board.

Whanganui District Council Holdings Limited (WDCHL) is a Council Controlled Organisation responsible for overseeing and driving the Council's commercial assets.

Including advising Council on new investment opportunities and the strategic management of assets. These include GasNet Ltd and New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy.

WDCHL brings business experience, industrial expertise and an independent focus to the governance of the Council's commercial operations.

It ensures that the assets they oversee are well-managed and provide the best possible financial and strategic returns to the Council.

Financial proceeds from the assets are then directed by the Council into areas and activities that benefit the whole of the Whanganui community and our district.


As a Board Member, you will be ambitious and able to influence a strong strategic direction to ensure the Council's expectations are met.

You will have a deep understanding of good governance principles and directorship, and a willingness to be bold while understanding risk mitigation.

You will need proven strength and experience in financial and business acumen.


This appointment has a high degree of accountability to the Whanganui community to ensure Whanganui continues to grow and be prosperous.

Ideally, you will have existing deep and wide networks in the Whanganui Community with a true passion and understanding of Whanganui and its community.



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