High Performance Sport New Zealand strategy 2017-2020
High Performance Sport New Zealand strategy 2017-2020
Vision and targets for the next two Olympic cycles. Creating one of the world’s leading high performance systems.
The Government invests in high performance sport for the many benefits it brings to the whole country, including the national pride we feel when we see New Zealanders standing on the podium. Our most successful athletes act as role models, and their performances add fuel to the dreams of others. They also inspire other New Zealanders to be successful, whether this is in sport or other endeavours. Having New Zealanders winning on the world stage builds identity and promotes New Zealand as a successful nation internationally.
This Strategic Plan 2017–2020 sets out the strategy to achieve our vision of More New Zealanders winning on the world stage.
It is for this purpose that High Performance Sport New Zealand was established in 2011, to create a performance driven, athlete focused and coach led system. This system provides athletes with world class support services and facilities, enabling them to focus solely on performance.
We work collaboratively with partners, harness world leading best practice and, as a one stop shop, are able to respond quickly and decisively to meet the needs of our athletes. This gives us a competitive advantage over other nations.
The foundation for this system was laid by the three organisations that merged to create High Performance Sport New Zealand as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sport New Zealand, the Crown agency that oversees sport and recreation in New Zealand. High Performance Sport New Zealand and Sport New Zealand work closely together to ensure there is an integrated pathway from community sport to high performance sport.
We also work closely with our key partners, including national sport organisations, the New Zealand Olympic Committee and Paralympics New Zealand.
This plan has been developed in consultation with key stakeholders, both internal and external to High Performance Sport New Zealand, who share and contribute to our vision of More New Zealanders winning on the world stage. Our collective efforts will be required to build and sustain New Zealand as a leading sporting nation.
