Equestrian Sports New Zealand seeks to attract a Board member with experience, networks and skills that will add value to the Board and governance leadership of the organisation. The role is open to permanent residents living within New Zealand.

Purpose and context

Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) is the national body that exists for the equestrian community to participate in organised, safe, and inspiring competitive and recreational equestrian sport experiences. 

Our vision is, ‘To enrich lives of humans and horses through equestrian pursuits’. 

ESNZ delivers competitions and administration in conjunction with its four discipline bodies (Eventing, Jumping and Show Hunter, Dressage, Endurance and Competitive Trail Riding) as well as Para Equestrian. The organisation’s core values include integrity, excellence, inclusion and wellbeing of our people and horses.  ESNZ has around twenty staff and a Wellington based head office.

The Board is currently made up of the Chair of each of the four Disciplines (or their nominee), four appointed board members and two co-opted members. The current vacancy has arisen due to a recent appointed board member resignation.

This role would appeal to individuals who have an affinity with horses and a desire to be associated with an organisation with a worldwide reputation. You would be keen to be a positive influence on creating and supporting pathways for competitive, recreational, and high-performance riders wanting a long future in equestrian pursuits.  Closing date is 24 April.

For more:  https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Board-Member-Brief-March-2026.pdf