Emerging Director Award 2025

The Institute of Directors (IoD) in New Zealand are inviting applications for the 2025 Emerging Director Award. This award is open to IoD members in the early stages of their governance journey.  

We invite applicants that are: 

• a member of the (branch name) or in the process of becoming a member 
• be in the early stages of your governance career i.e. with fewer than five years’ governance experience in an Independent and/or Non-Executive role. 

Cannot be: 

• a current mentee participating in IoD’s Mentoring for Diversity programme, Tuatua Pasifika Mentoring programme and/or an appointed Future Director currently observing on a Host Board. 

To apply, applicants must:- 

• Demonstrate a commitment to developing your governance skills 
• Have skills and experience that would be useful to a board 
• Have at least three years’ experience in a senior management role; or as a professional business advisor; or from growing your own business; or from sitting on a NFP board or a small company board
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of sound governance 
• Have not held a significant governance role to date. Roles as a school trustee or officer in a local sports, school or community organisation or club are excluded 
• Association with either the Emerging Director Award sponsor and/or any local branch sponsor must be disclosed. 

What we need from you: 

• Complete the Emerging Director Award online application form.

Attach the following to your application: 

1. Your Governance CV 

2. A written submission addressing each of the following subjects (no more than 500 words per subject) 

• What motivates you to aspire to pursue a career in governance? 
• What value do you believe you will bring to a board? 
• What steps have you taken towards a career in governance? 

Application close date 

Applications close 5pm Monday, 11 August 2025.  

To apply 

Click on the Apply Now button to complete your application.  

For further information 

If you require further information please contact Megan Beveridge, by emailing megan.beveridge@iod.org.nz or your Branch Manager. Please read the terms and conditions via the website: www.iod.org.nz/membership/development-programmes/emerging-director-awards/eligibility