2026 Executive elections

Executive Roles

Below are the roles and responsibilities for each role that is up for re-elction this year. To be eligible for nomination, you must meet the requirements stated in ZIAA constitution. That is, you must be a registered member of ZIAA. Refer to constitution for more details.

Chairperson

Coordinating the executive team.
Facilitating meetings and adhering to the set agenda.
Legal delegation to act on behalf of the Association and signing of official documents.
Representing the ZIAA to the public.
Securing, and maintaining sponsorships from approved individuals, groups and
organizations.
Publishing an annual report addressed to Association Members and any interested
parties.

Treasurer

Managing ZIAA financial assets.
Preparing annual budgets.
Monitoring actual expenses and revenue.
Approving Executive budgets.
Keeping records of financial transactions.

Youth Representative - North and South Island

Representing youth from the South and South Island.
Providing a youth voice and youth perspective on ideas and decision-making processes
of the Association.
Seeking youth engagement.
Coordinate youth led events
Manage youth social media accounts.

Deputy Chairperson - North Island

Acting as representative for the Association at the North Island local level.
Acting on behalf of the Chairperson in their absence.

Secretary

Administrative manager of the Association.
Custodian of the Association’s Constitution.
Custodian of the membership register.
Taking and producing minutes for the Executive meetings,
Providing general support to the Chairperson and other Executive Members

Executive Committee Member - North and South Island

Undertaking tasks at the request of the chairperson or the Executive.
Liaison with the Chairperson, by ensuring all complaints and disputes are immediately investigated and responded to according to Association’s policies and procedures.
Providing guidance on the Association’s practices, policies and procedure (including the legal and compliance obligations of running the Association).
Ensuring that the Executive's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general Association’s Vision, Mission, Objectives and Goals.
Developing knowledge about or advancing interest of the Association’s Vision, Mission, Objectives and Goals.

Deputy Chairperson - South Island

Acting as representative for the Association at the South Island local level.
Acting on behalf of the Chairperson in their absence.

Communications Lead

Update and write content for the ZIAA website.
Creating content such as publications and events,
Managing member accounts and inquiries
Managing ZIAA social media accounts.