Triathlon New Zealand looks to fill vacancies on Elite Selection Commission

Triathlon New Zealand has opened expressions of interest for members to join the Elite Selection Commission with three vacancies to be filled, one which will be the Independent Chair.

The Elite Selection Commission is constituted by the Tri NZ Board with full power to consider and select athletes for all Elite and/or High Performance Teams and/or Squads that represent New Zealand in triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and other disciplines governed in the World Triathlon (WT) family, and other duties as may be designated to it by the Board from time to time.

The Commission comprises a maximum five members, including an independent Chair, and three further independent members, and the Tri NZ GM: Performance (who joins the commission as an observer with speaking rights, but no voting rights).

Appointment and Membership
The Board appoints the Chair and the independent members, ordinarily for the duration of an Olympic cycle (i.e. reviewed post each summer Olympic Games).

The person appointed as Chair is expected to possess skills in leadership, governance, upholding principles, evidence-based decision making, and communication; and usually unencumbered of specific triathlon expertise or relationships.

The independent members are appointed on the basis of knowledge and understanding of current WT elite triathlon, triathletes and performance trends, and experience and/or appreciation of sports governing bodies and a capability to up-hold the principles set out in these terms of reference.

The Chair and independent members are recruited and appointed in a manner consistent with the process for appointing Part B Board members as set out in the Tri NZ Constitution. To provide the highest calibre of Elite Selection Commission members, and independence in the process of their recruitment and appointment, Tri NZ shall follow a process involving wide national promotion of the existence of vacancies on the Commission and may requisition the Board Appointments Panel to undertake the task of interviewing candidates and recommending individuals for appointment for Board approval. It is expected that the Appointment Panel would usually consult with the Independent Chair regarding the other independent members.

All expressions of interest should be sent to the Triathlon New Zealand Chief Executive, Pete de Wet, via email pete@triathlon.kiwi.

The closing date for submission of expressions is 31st August 2025.

Access a copy of the Tri NZ Elite Selection Commission Terms of Reference