Board of Directors

The AFL New Zealand Board is made up of seven directors. Four are appointed by the AFL and three are elected by the voting members at the Annual General Meeting.

James Ceely

Appointed Director

ACT, Australia

Trisha Squires

Appointed Director

Queensland, Australia

Ben Drew

Appointed Director

Queensland, Australia

Lauren Cranstoun

Appointed Director

Victoria, Australia

Andrew McKenzie

Elected Director

Auckland, New Zealand

Chris Mundell

Elected Director

Auckland, New Zealand

Justin Gauci

Elected Director

Auckland, New Zealand

Applications for AFL New Zealand Appointed Directors

The AFL New Zealand Board is responsible for overseeing the governance, promotion and development of the sport of Australian Football in New Zealand and to provide opportunities for all New Zealand residents to enjoy this exciting football code. A dedicated team that reports to the Board through the Country Manager undertakes the day-to-day promotion and development of the game.

The Board has responsibility for monitoring the strategic direction of the sport in New Zealand and wishes to bring to the Board, proven business, risk and finance, promotion, marketing or legal experience to complement the skills that already exist within the Board.

Application Process

Applicants will have proven business experience at senior management or board level and be able to undertake the important governance responsibilities as well as develop the strategic plans for the future growth of Australian Football in New Zealand.  Knowledge of sports administration issues would be desirable but not essential.

Your current geographic location is not an impediment for this position or for your contribution.

An application, including a curriculum vitae and an appropriate covering letter and contactable workplace references, from people who would like be part of meeting the challenges that this exciting and growing sport offers and who are willing to contribute to its continuing development, are welcomed.

Applications must be forwarded to the Country Manager of AFL New Zealand by email to countrymanager@aflnz.co.nz 

Subject heading: Appointed Director Positions

All applications will be treated with respect and confidence.

For more details on AFL New Zealand and its governance click here