Incumbent Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle must reapply for her job if she wants to continue in the role.
Castle’s contract ended last month and board chair Duane Kale has since confirmed there will be a recruitment process for the position.
“It is considered best practice across Governmentto go to market upon completion of contracts, the board will run an open recruitment process for the Group chief executive,” Kale said in a statement.
“Raelene has led Sport NZ with distinction for the past five years, demonstrating unwavering commitment to advancing sport and recreation across Aotearoa.”
Castle is expected to reapply and has agreed to a five-month extension to her contract while the submission process takes place.
The 55-year-old was appointed to the chief executive role in 2020, becoming the first female chief executive of the organisation.
Castle has worked in several high-profile executive roles across sport, including being in charge of Netball New Zealand, NRL side the Canterbury Bulldogs and Rugby Australia.
She was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in 2015 for services to Business and Sport.
