Chief Executive Officer - Basketball New Zealand

Wellington Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago

About us:Hoops in the heart of every community is the vision of Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ). We exist to inspire participants to live and love the game as much as we do.We're on a mission to grow the game, support performance at every level, and champion basketball as a sport for all New Zealanders. We live our values - integrity, respect, connected, valued and supported - in everything we do, creating opportunities for people from every background to play, coach, officiate, and connect through the game.From community courts to international arenas, we celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and honour the unique cultural identity of Aotearoa. With strong roots in local communities and deep links to the global basketball network, we're inspiring players, coaches, officials, and fans as we drive basketball forward as one of the country's fastest growing and most exciting sports.About the role:The Chief Executive will champion basketball nationwide as the sport's leader. You will refresh the organisation's strategic and operational direction, generate commercial growth, and build strong, lasting relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, from grassroots communities to international governing bodies.This high-profile role blends strategic vision with hands-on leadership. You will be a vocal advocate for basketball, creating sustainable funding streams and leading initiatives that keep the sport innovative, inclusive, and at the forefront of sporting excellence.Key responsibilities:Lead and energise a high-performance culture while delivering the organisation's strategic vision.Serve as the public face of basketball, representing BBNZ with media, government, and the broader sporting sector.Generate sustainable revenue growth through sponsorships, partnerships, media rights, events, and digital content.Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders including Sport New Zealand, FIBA, commercial partners, and basketball communities.Strengthen grassroots basketball programmes and opportunities nationwide.What you'll bring:You are a visionary, commercially astute, people-focused leader who inspires at every level. A national and international ambassador for the game, you will confidently engage with members, stakeholders, commercial partners, and staff, uniting people behind a shared purpose. You bring experience and passion for community sport, understand what drives it, and have insight into its challenges. With this perspective, you will build impactful partnerships and navigate the business landscape with confidence.You'll also bring:A passionate, inclusive, and inspiring leadership style with experience in the sports sector, able to unite people behind a shared purpose and deliver results with integrity and resilience.Broad senior executive or general management experience, ideally in member-based or not-for-profit organisations.Strong commercial acumen with experience in negotiation of funding, sponsorship, or revenue generation, and a solid understanding of financial processes and budgetary management.Exceptional communication and public-facing skills.What we offer:This is a rare opportunity to lead one of New Zealand's most dynamic and fast-growing sports. You'll work with a committed Board, passionate staff, and a vibrant community, making a significant impact on basketball's future. As BBNZ's leader, you will enjoy national and international visibility while guiding an organisation with purpose and ambition, responsible for New Zealand's fastest growing sport.Application Link :Job Details Reference # 29736
Posted on 25 Aug 2025
Closes on 08 Sep 2025 17:00
Location (s) Auckland, Wellington
Expertise Management
Job level (s) Executive
Work type (s) Permanent full-time
Organisation Roles in the wider sport and recreation sector
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