Independent Director
Canterbury
- A proven governance professional
- Strong commercial board
- Must be Canterbury based
About the Role:
As a result of Director retirement, this is a great opportunity to be part of a new phase of growth at Transwaste, creating capacity to innovate and to embrace the exciting commercial opportunities and partnerships this high performing business looks to explore going forward.
There are six voting Directors on the Transwaste Board, plus a non-voting Independent Chair. Three Directors are appointed from each group of shareholders, being the five Councils and Waste Management New Zealand Ltd. This appointment is on behalf of the Canterbury Regional Landfill Joint Committee.
Skills & Experience:
Candidates of interest will be experienced Directors, strategically, commercially and financially astute with industry knowledge in waste management, landfills, waste to energy, or similar. You will be experienced with regulatory frameworks and local government and known as a strong leader with an inclusive and collaborative style. As a natural relationship builder, you will be well networked into the Canterbury region and will:
- Have experience with JV’s, commercial partnerships and collaborative enterprises
- Point to an exceptional track record of successful stakeholder and community engagement, including partnerships with mana whenua
- Have relevant exposure to H&S and risk assurance in a similar high-risk environment
- Have a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and ESG
- Be available for the requirement to travel.
This is a desirable and exceptional opportunity to join a cohesive and commercial Board, playing a significant role in the future growth and direction of infrastructure in the Canterbury region.
About the Company:
Kate Valley is the home of Tiromoana Bush, Canterbury’s 407-hectare regenerating lowland native forest, the Gareth James Energy Park that produces renewable electricity from methane gas and the Canterbury Regional Landfill. Located in the Hurunui District, one hour’s drive north of Christchurch City, Kate Valley is owned by Transwaste Canterbury, an innovative public-private partnership, bringing together the Christchurch City Council and District Councils of Ashburton, Hurunui, Selwyn and Waimakariri, and Waste Management New Zealand Ltd, the largest private waste company in New Zealand. Since 2005 they’ve been trusted managing our community’s waste to the highest environmental standards at the Kate Valley Landfill and Gareth James Energy Park.