Independent Director
New Zealand, Nationwide
- Nationwide Environmental Consultancy
- Drive Strategic Growth & Influence
- Impact Organisations and the Environment
About the Role
Boffa Miskell’s Board consists of four Partners and two Independent Directors. Board appointments are for a term of three years. Each year two directors retire by rotation and are able to seek re-appointment. This year, due to an Independent Director completing his maximum number of terms, there is a need to appoint an Independent Director.
Skills and Experience
To complement the firm’s growth strategy, the Board is seeking to identify and appoint an Independent Director with substantial experience in governance and a deep understanding of the professional services sector. Additionally, the role requires:
- strong strategic and highly developed commercial acumen,
- a genuine commitment to the organisation’s communities and the environment,
- an understanding of the working of government/local authority/national and regional infrastructure, and
- sophisticated networks across government/local authority/national and regional infrastructure.
A highly collaborative style will be critical to the cultural strength and growth aspirations of the firm. Boffa Miskell is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusivity. A genuine understanding of te ao Māori, a deep commitment to Boffa Miskell’s regional presence and stakeholder communities of interest, and connection to its kaupapa and values, including commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi are essential.
The Board meeting cycle consists of seven meetings annually, as well as a range of sub-committee, shareholder and special project meetings, if and when they arise. The position is remunerated. With offices across New Zealand, this role is location-flexible, with board meetings held at various sites.
About the Company
Boffa Miskell is a leading New Zealand environmental consultancy with nine offices throughout Aotearoa. Over the past five decades we have built a reputation for creativity, professionalism, innovation and excellence. It works with a wide range of local and international, private and public sector clients in the areas of planning, urban design, landscape architecture, landscape planning, ecology, biosecurity, Te Hīhiri (cultural advisory), engagement, transport advisory, climate change, graphics and mapping.