Cameron Leslie takes on intern role on Sport NZ Board

January 6, 2020

Sport /

Paralympics swimmer and wheelchair rugby player Cameron Leslie has been appointed as the new intern on the Sport NZ board - a position created by Sport NZ in 2017 as part of its Future Directors Programme to help develop young leaders with an interest in governance, and to further strengthen the board by adding greater diversity.

The first board intern, Chelsea Grootveld, held the position from March 2017 to March 2018 and is now a full member of the board of High Performance Sport NZ.

Announcing the appointment, Sport NZ Chair, Bill Moran stated "Cameron is a talented and aspiring young leader, and the board is looking forward to working with him and contributing to his journey into governance.

"The Future Directors Programme has so far been a tremendous success, offering new perspectives and diversity of thought and discussion, and we look forward to continuing that through Cameron’s contribution."

A member of both the New Zealand Para swimming and wheelchair rugby teams, Leslie is a world champion athlete whose sporting achievements include three consecutive Paralympic gold medals (2008, 2012, 2016) in the 150m individual medley. He holds a Bachelor of Communication Studies from Auckland University of Technology and has worked as journalist, swimming coach, event coordinator at Parafed Northland and, currently, as the National Para swimming Development Coordinator at Swimming New Zealand, where he is responsible for growing the sport of Para swimming nationally at all levels.

Commenting on his appointment, Leslie says he is looking forward to contributing to the Sport NZ board and making the most of this development opportunity.

He advised "I’ve been fortunate to be involved at all levels of sport, from grassroots to elite, and I’m looking forward to making the most of this experience in governance and contributing to the important work of Sport NZ.

"It’s an exciting time to be joining the board, with Sport NZ having recently launched a new 12-year strategic direction and its first disability plan. They have a wonderful new vision to get Every Body Active and I’m looking forward to contributing to that journey."

Sport NZ’s board intern attends all board meetings and takes part in board discussions. However, they do not have voting rights.

15th October 2019 - Sport NZ’s new Disability Plan looks to address inequality

26th September 2019 - Sport NZ announces new strategy to get New Zealanders active

10th August 2019 - Hutt City Council’s Matt Reid wins Sport NZ leadership award

23rd July 2019 - Sport NZ recognises innovative ways to get young women in active

9th July 2019 - Sport NZ partners with key organisations to deliver new annual women and girls in sport series

28th June 2019 - Registrations now open for the New Zealand 2019 Halberg Games

25th June 2019 - Sport NZ congratulates winners of the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards 2019

17th December 2018 - Record nominations for ISPS Handa Halberg Awards

11th December 2018 - Sport NZ releases review of athletes’ rights and welfare

31st October 2018 - Sport NZ seeks public views on sporting integrity

15th October 2018 - Sport NZ research confirms physical activity enhances mental wellbeing

12th October 2018 - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launches Sport NZ Strategy for Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation

14th September 2018 - Cameron Leslie appointed as New Zealand’s National Para Swimming Coordinator

28th June 2018 - Sport NZ survey shows significant drop in activity participation among teenagers

27th June 2018 - Sport NZ Chief Executive acknowledges the value of volunteers

27th February 2018 - Sport NZ announces Future Leaders Scholarship

7th September 2017 - High Performance Sport NZ announces Chief Executive appointment

Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.