Expressions of interest: Central Districts Water Board directors
“He pukenga wai, he nohonga tāngata; he nohonga tāngata, he putanga kōrero.”
Central Districts Water is a newly formed Water Services CCO with a significant brief: to steer the decisions that will determine how water is managed, funded and delivered for decades. This is a rare chance to help shape a critical new organisation from the ground up, setting its culture, governance approach, strategic direction and
partnership ethos.
Formed by Horowhenua, Palmerston North and Rangitīkei councils, the Board will face complex governance calls where strong judgment and strategic clarity will drive better outcomes for communities across the region.
As we form the inaugural Establishment Board, we are seeking expressions of interest for the Board Chair and four Independent Directors.
See below for further context on the range of skills we are looking for:
Interested in contributing?
If you believe you may be suited to any of the Establishment Board roles, we encourage you to register your interest. Over the coming weeks, we will be able to share a more detailed brief, including time commitments, and director fees.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm NZST Friday 19th December 2025.
Please direct applications via email (including a relevant CV and cover letter) to Alyssa, at: Alyssa@properoconsulting.org.
Our target is to have the board appointed and operating from April 2026.