As discussed during our December AGM, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the six available roles on the AMA Board. Nominations will be accepted until February 5th, 2025, with voting available until the Special General Meeting on February 14th, 2025. Voting can also be conducted by proxy. The term for these appointments will run until the 2026 AGM.

 

The current Board recently conducted a gap analysis of the Board’s skills, experience, and network, and reviewed the AMA’s Purpose. To effectively fulfil our Purpose and implement the MBIE Project Plan, we believe it is necessary to update the AMA Board, as outlined below:

 

We plan to expand our Board to a total of 10 members, composed as follows:

• Four members appointed by the current Board, filling specific skilled roles such as Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
• Four elected members with manufacturing experience, and preferably prior Board experience – these members will be drawn from our existing membership.
• Two elected members in development roles – these individuals may not have governance experience but possess valuable skills, experience, and energy to contribute.
  
  

All Board positions except for the Chair are entirely voluntary

 

The minimum time commitment for general members of the AMA Board is expected to be six meetings per year. Occasionally, Board members may be asked to contribute opinions, ideas, or information to support a workplan. Additionally, extra AMA meetings may be scheduled, and these will be arranged in consultation with the Chairperson and the AMA CEO.

 

As the AMA is a national organization, reasonable travel expenses (excluding accommodation) will be covered by the AMA.

AMA Board Nomination form: link to document-

Microsoft Word doc available upon request

Please send Board Nomination form to:  info@amanz.nz 

AMA Board nominations are now closed.

 

Agenda for Special General Meeting - click here

 

 

Proxy voting form - posted Friday 7th February

1. You may vote for as few or as many candidates as you wish
2. Please scan and email your signed proxy voting form to info@amanz.nz, or post/courier to The Secretary, AMA, Future House (c/o Outset Ventures), 24 Balfour Road, Parnell, Auckland, prior to 11am on 14 February 2025.

 

AMA Board nominee profiles - posted Friday 7th Friday

The calibre of candidates for the AMA Board positions is truly outstanding. Each candidate brings a wealth of experience and vision that will help shape the future of manufacturing in New Zealand.  We should encourage all AMA members to take the time to carefully review the candidate profiles to ensure their vote is informed and impactful.