Non-Executive Director - Axis Sports Medicine

Axis Sports Medicine - Non-Executive Director (Independent)

• Independent NED | Health & Diagnostics | Auckland based ideally.
• Help shape strategy, clinical quality, and growth at a leading sports medicine group.
• Governance credentials preferred (CMInstD/GAICD).
• Healthcare background with growth/expansion expertise highly regarded.
• Committee roles available (Audit & Risk, Clinical Governance, People & Rem).

Axis Sports Medicine is a leading New Zealand sport and exercise medicine group, delivering inter-disciplinary clinical services across sport and exercise medicine, orthopaedics, physiotherapy and other specialist health services, with growing partnerships in diagnostic imaging.

We are looking for a non-executive director (NED) to provide independent, skilled governance to help Axis deliver safe, high-quality, and commercially sustainable care. The NED contributes to strategy, stewardship of risk and capital, clinical governance, and stakeholder confidence - bringing sector expertise and recognised governance credibility.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Capabilities

• Demonstrated governance experience as a NED in healthcare or adjacent regulated services.
• Independence of judgement, strong financial literacy, and proven ability to interrogate performance and risk.
• Working knowledge of NZ health sector funding, quality standards, privacy/cyber risks, and clinical governance principles.
• Track record of partnering constructively with clinician leaders and executives to deliver safe, efficient care.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity of outcomes for all patients.
• High integrity, low-ego style; excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

 Qualifications & Governance Credentials (Preferred)

• Institute of Directors in New Zealand (IoD) Chartered Member (CMInstD) or equivalent governance credential.

or

• Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) or comparable governance education.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, law, health administration, finance, or clinical discipline.

Term & Time Commitment

• Initial term: 2 years, renewable by mutual agreement
• Time: 20–25 days p.a. (8 board/committee meetings, strategy day, stakeholder sessions, preparation, and ad-hoc matters)

Remuneration

$40,000 - $50,000 per annum. Reasonable expenses reimbursed.

  

How to Apply

Please submit:

1. CV and brief cover letter addressing the essential and preferred criteria,

2. Governance credentials (e.g., CMInstD/GAICD), and

3. Disclosure of potential conflicts.

Applications close: 30 November 2025

Shortlisted candidates will meet with the Board, MD/GM, and selected clinicians; referee and background checks will be conducted prior to appointment.