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Applications for the fifth intake of the Tauranga City Council (TCC) Aspiring Directors Programme for its Council-Controlled Organisations (CCOs) is now open.

The 12-month voluntary programme aims to expand the number of people with governance experience while enhancing the diversity and depth of the governance talent pool available to organisations in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty region. 

This is a valuable opportunity for aspiring directors to gain hands-on governance experience by interning with one of the following CCOs from December 2026:

• Bay Venues Limited – Guardian of over 20 community facilities in Tauranga Moana, including Mercury Baypark and Haumaru Sport and Recreation Centre.
• Tauranga Art Gallery Trust – Owns and operates Toi Tauranga Art Gallery with the aim of creating exceptional art experiences that engage, inspire, challenge and educate through exhibitions, public programmes and events.
• Tourism Bay of Plenty – Jointly owned by TCC and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, this organisation leads the sustainable growth of the visitor economy across the coastal Bay of Plenty.

These roles offer a range of benefits, including:

• the opportunity for aspiring directors to start their governance careers in a supportive environment
• receive mentoring and professional development training, and 
• the chance to build their networks within the organisation and wider community.

For further information, please view the full job advert for:

• Bay Venues Limited
• Tauranga Art Gallery Trust 
• Tourism Bay of Plenty 

Applications close at 10am on Friday 16 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.