Board Member Application Form

APPLICATION FOR POSITION ON THE SNOW SPORTS NZ BOARD 2020 Details of Applicant Name: Laura Hedley Mailing 16 Hunt Place, Albert Town, Wanaka Address: Tel: Work Home Mobile: 0212265959 Email: [email protected] What is your governance experience and interest in snow sports? I have had an interest in snow sports for as long as I can remember. With both parents working in the ski industry here and in the USA, I have been raised with a passion for the sport. I completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing & Management) at Otago University between 2004-2008. Upon completion of my degree, I gained employment at Cardrona Alpine Resort, initially as a ski instructor but as the years went on, the roles I worked in diversified. I was involved with Events at Cardrona for a number of years, which included working on events from local level through to world cup level. I also worked with both Winter Games NZ (Snowboard Manager) and Burton (Venue Manager) on their international level events. Through this time, I gained a strong knowledge of the high- performance aspect of snow sports, but also the grass roots side of the sport in New Zealand. Following my roles within events, I moved my focus to Human Resources and currently work as the Head of People & Performance for Cardrona and Treble Cone. This includes the providing strategic direction for the workforce strategy as well as oversight of health & safety across both resorts. With my current role at Cardrona, I work as part of the SAANZ workforce committee reporting to the SAANZ executive, and currently represent Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) on the immigration NZ/Business NZ operational reference group. I have recently become an associate member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand for personal development as I look to take on governance roles. What skills / expertise would you bring to the Snow Sports NZ Board? I have a strong knowledge of the snow sports industry, including commercial activity & strategy, high performance, local and regional events and snow sports development pathways. With my background in People & Performance and my involvement with groups such as the Immigration NZ/Business NZ operational reference group, I have a solid knowledge and understanding of workforce strategy, immigration, employment law, health & safety, finance and human resource practices. I am undertaking professional development through the institute of directors which includes governance best practice (governance, finance, health & safety and strategy essentials). I have a positive relationship with staff across Snow Sports NZ and within the wider Snow Sports & Sport NZ network. My passion for the sport is a driver for me to be part of helping the success of our industry, from community participation through to success on the high performance stage. I have read and accept the conditions of office in Appendix 1 Signature of applicant: Date: 24 August 2020 Privacy Act 1993 I agree that Snow Sports NZ may collect and retain the information supplied with this application and Snow Sports NZ may authorise the release of this information to Members, and any other persons or organisations that the Snow Sports NZ Board considers appropriate. All applications and your curriculum vitae must be received at Snow Sports NZ 78 Anderson Road, PO Box 395, Wanaka, Attention: Jan Shearer or by email to [email protected] The deadline to submit this application is 4:00pm Wednesday, 9 September 2020. .

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