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The Waitaki District Council (the Council) invites expressions of interest from members of the public interested in serving as a Company Director on Omarama Airfield Limited (OAL). This is a voluntary position working on behalf of the community.

We are looking for applicants with excellent business and governance skills, ideally in the area(s) of finance. property, health and safety and/or legal. Skills and experience related to the aviation sector, in particular, non-glider categories, is beneficial. A good knowledge of the Omarama and wider area is also desirable.

OAL is owned 50:50 by Waitaki District Council and Omarama Soaring Centre Incorporated (which is made up of a collection of gliding clubs).

Directorship appointments are considered confidentially by Council’s Shareholder Sub-committee, which will submit recommendations to Council. Appointment decisions will be made by Council, acting as shareholder.

Please make your expression of interest by submitting a governance curriculum vitae and covering letter. addressing the attributes outlined above, by 5pm Wednesday 26 February 2025. Apply via our website www.waitaki.govt.nz.

Enquiries regarding the position can be made to Kim Burgher, People & Capability Business Partner on kburgher@waitaki.govt.nz