Business Canterbury Invites Expressions of Interest for Board Roles

An Invitation to Express Interest in Joining the Board of Business Canterbury

Do you want to be part of helping shape the future of one of New Zealand’s largest and most influential business organisations?

Business Canterbury is inviting expressions of interest for three roles on our Board. This is a unique opportunity to contribute at the highest level to an organisation that is boldly transforming for the future.

About the opportunity

We’ve been championing Canterbury businesses for over 166 years. But over the last two years, we have reimagined every part of our organisation to set us and our members up for the future. We have modernised our membership model and value proposition, invested in new technology and ways of working, and implemented a new governance framework. This whole-of-business transformation has laid the foundation for the next decade of impact, innovation, and purposeful growth.

Our Board of five is now looking to appoint up to three additional Board members to bring fresh perspectives, diverse experience, and complementary skills to the table.

Could This Be You?

We're inviting expressions of interest from experienced directors who are passionate about supporting Canterbury's business community.

While we've identified that skills in commercial law, organisational transformation and long-term financial planning would be a valuable addition to our existing Board, we're keeping an open mind as we work through this process. We want to find the right people who can help us achieve our vision and into a bold, future-focused era.

If you’re a current Business Canterbury member who would like to apply or know of someone who would be a valuable addition to our Board, we look forward to hearing from you?

You can learn more about our current Board here.

How to submit Your Expression of Interest

If you'd like to know more before applying, we warmly invite you to contact Business Canterbury President Paul Deavoll at paul.deavoll@businesscanterbury.co.nz - he's happy to answer any questions you might have.

To express your interest, please send your Governance CV and a covering letter to Paul Deavoll via email paul.deavoll@businesscanterbury.co.nz by 12pm on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

A formal appointment process will follow the initial expression of interest period.

This is your opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of Canterbury's business community. We look forward to hearing from you