Sport New Zealand is delighted to announce that the new introduction to governance course is live on the SportTutor learning platform.

NO CHARGE - available to all

• High quality interactive training
• Covering the key principles of not for profit governance
• Connected to the governance framework for sport and recreation
• 2-3 hours to complete

View the course online now at SportTutor.

What the course focusses on

• Clarity of purpose and setting outcomes
• The board as genuine governors - acting as a layer of ownership rather than a layer of management
• Being accountable for the use of time and money

The course responds to the findings of the 2014 benchmark review of governance in the sector.

Six modules and a short assessment

• What's my job? The role of the director
• What's our job? The strategic role of the board
• Who does the job? Recruiting and retaining the best people
• Let's meet. Inside the boardroom
• Who do we work for? Accountability, ethics and integrity
• What's next? Actions and further resource

Who is the course for?

• Aimed at not for profit directors on "governance boards". Generally where there is a logical governance/staff separation.
• All directors on these boards, even experienced practitioners will find the refresher useful.
• Chief executives and senior staff.
• Anyone with a sector development perspective inside RSTs or NSOs.
• The modules are broadly generic with limited sport specificity. They are available to the wider NFP sector.

Strong use of video

Contributions from experienced sector practitioners:

Jane Huria, Sue Suckling, Jan Dawson, Peter Fitzsimmons, Dame Therese Walsh, Diana Puketapu, Jennifer Gill and Prue Younger and David Rutherford.

Contributions from governance practitioners:

Graeme Nahkies, Terry Kilmister, Simon Telfer and Iain McCormick

View the course online now at SportTutor.