An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified candidate to head the development of one of Hawkes Bay’s leading golf clubs.

The Club

The Napier Golf Club is now into its 126th year of operation. Our golf club is steeped in history with a strong relationship to the local Iwi of Waiohiki. Our membership is on the rise with over 900 members of all ages and abilities frequently using our facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

The applicant will play a key role in the delivery of the strategic, operational, and financial aspects of the club and demonstrate strong collaborative processes, positive interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator. A proven history of change management with a focus on simplification will go a long way to being successful.

Key Attributes:

Candidates will demonstrate proven experience in a management capacity involving staff, contractors, budget setting, finance, marketing and change management with some of this experience having been in the sports industry.

The successful applicant will hold a tertiary qualification or have proven learning experience which equates to a similar level of knowledge.

If you are a strategic and independent thinker, who brings a fresh perspective and can develop and execute on a plan for the future of the club, then we would like to hear from you.

• Manage the staff to ensure that Napier Golf Club Inc.’s strategic direction meets the Boards vision for Napier Golf Club Inc. to be one of the leading clubs in Hawkes Bay Manage the Clubs human resources operation including staff recruitment, performance reviews, professional development, welfare & disciplinary procedures as required
  

• Ensure the clubs assets are maintained and operated in an efficient and safe manner and maintained to a high standard
• Ensure adequate insurance policies are carried and staff take necessary steps to comply with requirements 
• Maintaining the Club’s buildings, fixed assets, and effects in an operational and safe condition at all times 
• Maintaining a detailed register of Fixed Assets

• Develop and maintain a relationship with Napier Golf Club Inc. Golf Club members
• Communicate with Napier Golf Club Inc.’s members when appropriate and required
• Implementing measures to promote the Club and recruit new Members while ensuring the long-term viability of the Club by, e.g., encouragement of junior golf

• Oversee the financial management of the Club including the preparation of monthly management accounts and commentary in conjunction with the office administrator
• The review of daily cash flow requirements and trading revenue reports
• The implementation of procedures around reporting of the financials for the Board
• The preparation of the annual budget including recommendations
• The preparation of the annual Business Plan
• Capital Expenditure planning and execution
• IT Management
• Maximise “non-golf” revenues i.e., conference facility, grant applications, functions etc.

• Ensure all sponsorship opportunities are explored and fulfilled
• Liaise with all sponsors on a regular basis
• Oversee the administration of membership and the income from this
• Develop Sales and Marketing initiatives to help drive revenues

• Attend all Board meetings to report on the golf course, golf operations, financial results, capital expenditure, health & safety, purchase/requests, membership, cash flow requirement, grants, and any other relevant issues
• Attend Club Committee meetings when invited ·
• Liaise with Golf NZ, NAPIER GOLF CLUB INC. Golf Inc and all other Golf Clubs as required. The Employee will perform all other reasonable duties required and comply with reasonable instructions issued by the Employer.

• The duties provided above may be modified and updated by the Employer from
• time-to-time following consultation with the Employee