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Community · Leadership · Service

2026 Executive elections

Help shape ZIAA’s future.

Nominate yourself or another eligible member to help lead and strengthen our community.

Nominations OPEN Friday 16th October and CLOSE on Friday 23rd October 2026

Your community. Your voice. Your leadership.

ZIAA brings Zambians together across Aotearoa through culture, connection and community support. We welcome eligible members who are ready to contribute their time, ideas and skills.

Chairperson

  • Lead and coordinate the Executive Committee.

  • Chair meetings and guide agreed priorities.

  • Represent ZIAA and build community partnerships.

  • Support reporting and organisational accountability.

Treasurer

  • Maintain financial records.

  • Prepare budgets and financial reports.

  • Monitor income and expenditure.

  • Support responsible use of ZIAA funds.

Youth Representative - North and South Island

  • Represent young people from each island.

  • Bring youth perspectives into decisions.

  • Encourage participation and youth activities.

  • Support youth communications.

Deputy Chairperson - North Island

  • Represent ZIAA at North Island local level.

  • Support regional member engagement.

  • Act for the Chairperson when required.

Secretary

  • Coordinate meetings, minutes and correspondence.

  • Maintain the Constitution and membership register.

  • Keep organisational records up to date.

  • Support the Chairperson and committee.

Executive Committee Member - North and South Island

  • Contribute to committee decisions.

  • Support events and community projects.

  • Assist with member concerns through agreed procedures.

  • Promote ZIAA’s mission and objectives.

Deputy Chairperson - South Island

  • Represent ZIAA at South Island local level.

  • Support regional member engagement.

  • Act for the Chairperson when required.

Communications Lead

  • Keep the website and social channels updated.

  • Share events, publications and community stories.

  • Support member enquiries.

  • Help members stay informed and connected.

Who can be nominated?

Candidates must meet the membership and eligibility requirements in the ZIAA Constitution.

If nominating someone else, please confirm that they are willing to stand.

1. Choose a role

Review the responsibilities.

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2. Confirm willingness

Speak with your candidate.

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3. Submit the form

Complete it before the closing date.

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Ready to contribute?

Bring your ideas, experience and commitment to the next ZIAA Executive Committee.

©2026 Zambians in Aotearoa Association Incoporated

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