Board Professional Development policy
What is the purpose of this policy?
1. Education New Zealand (ENZ) recognises the value of ongoing professional development to equip
the members of the Board to perform their governance role effectively. Under section 56 of the
Crown Entitles Act 2004, Board members have a duty to act with reasonable care, diligence, and
skills.
Who is covered by this policy?
2. Professional development may be for the Board as a whole or for individual members in order that
members can participate and contribute fully.
What is the approval process?
3. Approval to support professional development for the Board and its members is at the Board
Chair’s discretion, with consideration given to:
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alignment with ENZ’s strategic direction
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value-add for the Board as a whole
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relevance to the general role of ENZ Board members or specific Committee positions
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affordability.
4. Applications for professional developme Official Information Act 1982
ent should be made in writing to the Board Chair with
an outline of the expected benefits of the professional development, including how it would
support the work of the Board.
5. Professional development f under th
or the Board Chair can be approved by the Chair of the Audit and
Risk Committee, considering the considerations outlined above.
6. Al Board members will be advised of any professional development that has been approved
at the first B Released
oard meeting following approval.
How does ENZ fund Board professional development?
7. The Board’s professional development costs wil be tracked and reported. A maximum
investment of NZD $6,000 per year for all Board members professional development and a
maximum investment of NZD $2,000 per person in any one year, noting that not all
development options incur a cost.
Support
8. The Director People and Capability can assist with any aspect of this policy.
Owner: Director People and Capability
Policy reviewed and approved: June 2025
Next review date: June 2028
Distribution: Available on Ipu
