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Vegetables NZ Inc
FUTURE DIRECTOR
INTERNSHIP
Antony Heywood : Vegetables New Zealand Inc. general manager
Karn Dhaliwal was the first person considered for the Future Director Internship in 2021
Vegetables New Zealand Inc (VNZI) is seeking a Future Director to serve and gain experience on its Board. The year-long appointment – to start in September 2022 – will allow the successful appointee to gain experience in governance, leadership and strategy.
This position will suit an applicant who has active involvement in a horticultural enterprise. There is an expectation that the applicant will understand the issues and challenges that horticulture and growers face. This is a great development opportunity for a future leader with a genuine interest in governance. The Future Director will have the opportunity to be mentored by an industry leader. In making the selection, VNZI’s diversity policy will be taken into account. The role will entail up to 10 hours per Board meeting. This will cover preparation for the coming meeting, attending a prior Crop Advisory Group (CAG) meeting, and then attendance at the Board meeting. There are five VNZI Board meetings per year. The VNZI conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will involve two days, mid-year. The Future Director will be encouraged to use this time wisely, network with growers and participate in the forums, including the AGM. The role description can be found at: https://www.freshvegetables.co.nz/
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to: Lynda.banks@hortnz.co.nz
Applications open on Monday 11 April 2022 and will close at 5pm, Monday 13 June 2022. The successful candidate will receive induction in September 2022, and attend a VNZI Board meeting mid-September 2022 (subject to Board schedule).
Karn Dhaliwal was identified by VNZI as an initial recipient of a Future Director Internship prior to the placement becoming official. Karn came to the attention of VNZI while attending the Horticulture Leadership programme in 2020 and was asked to join the Crop Advisory Group (CAG). He subsequently attended the 2021 Horticulture Conference and a Board meeting as an observer to get an understanding of governance within the vegetable industry. VNZI sees Karn as an industry leader and looks forward to supporting his future direction in the vegetable industry.
