NZ Tech looking for new boss

The New Zealand Technology Industry Association (NZTech) is on the hunt for a new CEO, following the announcement this week by current CEO Candace Kinser that she will be moving on in the near future to pursue other governance and leadership opportunities.

Ms Kinser, who has held the CEO role for three years, says she has loved every minute of her time with NZTech and achieved everything she was hoping to do; but before she leaves, she will be helping NZTech in the search for her replacement.

“Simply put - there’s no better job in the New Zealand technology industry to build networks, work with senior government leaders, support growing companies and make a real impact on the sector,” says Ms Kinser.

“With the local tech industry now third only to dairy and tourism as the largest contributor to the New Zealand economy, there has never been a more exciting time to be advocating for greater investment, support and innovation in the Kiwi tech sector.”

NZTech is now in its sixth year of existence and bills itself as the top industry association for the sector with over 100 member organisations ranging from government agencies to universities and major corporates to start-ups.  The lobby group's mission is to promote the growth of the technology industry in New Zealand by taking a leadership role on behalf of members, through direct communication with government leaders, the media, other sector groups and the public, both locally and abroad.

“Our vision is for a prosperous New Zealand, led by a vibrant technology industry.  We foster the success of our members by encouraging talent, increasing knowledge, creating connections and influencing policy,” says Bennett Medary, chairman of NZTech and founder and chairman of kiwi tech company SimplHealth.

“NZTech has lofty goals, so we need someone with the passion, charisma and commitment to match. We especially want to hear from applicants who have a vision for a tech-enhanced NZ and their ideas on the kinds of projects we should be pursuing over the next three years,” Mr Medary says.

For more information on the role, you can see a short video clip at www.youtube.com/nztechassoc  and visit the NZTech web site, www.nztech.org.nz.