General Manager

About the role

North Harbour Gymnastics, New Zealand’s largest gymnastics organisation, is seeking a General Manager to lead its strategic, financial and organisational performance during a period of significant transformation. Reporting directly to the Board, the role works closely with a newly appointed Director of Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead organisational strategy, performance and long‑term sustainability.
• Strengthen financial performance, funding capability and revenue diversification.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with councils, funders, community organisations and sporting stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership for major projects and organisational change, including the future of Eventfinda Stadium and facility planning.
• Support the Board with high‑quality reporting, analysis and governance advice.
• Champion organisational culture, leadership capability and stakeholder confidence.
• Ensure effective risk management, compliance and organisational resilience.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong financial, commercial and business management capability.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills with funders, councils and community partners.
• Ability to lead through complexity, change and major organisational projects.

Required skills