" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eIndependent Director\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23418\"\u003e Executive Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23419\"\u003e Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23420\"\u003e Marlborough \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23421\"\u003e Governance \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong Commercial Leadership and Strategic Insight\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh Perspective on Business Performance and Growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunity-Owned Group with Assets Exceeding $700 Million\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e The Marlborough Electric Power Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Independent Director to the Board of Marlborough Lines Limited (MLL), as part of its ongoing Board renewal and succession planning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMLL has been powering Marlborough for more than 100 years and owns and operates the electricity distribution network across the greater Marlborough region. Wholly owned by the Marlborough Electric Power Trust on behalf of approximately 26,500 consumer beneficiaries, MLL has grown into a substantial and diversified New Zealand group with significant commercial investments and assets exceeding $700 million.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The existing Board brings considerable expertise across electricity, infrastructure, finance and investment. This appointment is an opportunity to complement those strengths with broader commercial capability, fresh thinking and a strong focus on business performance and long-term value creation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Trust is particularly interested in candidates with a proven commercial track record, ideally gained in FMCG, retail, food and beverage, export or other consumer-focused businesses. Experience in sales, marketing, brand development, market strategy and international markets would be highly relevant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ideal Candidate\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Successful candidates will demonstrate:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial acumen and sound business judgement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven governance experience and strategic thinking\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn understanding of competitive markets, business growth and value creation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe confidence to question assumptions, challenge constructively and hold management accountable for performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndependence, integrity and the ability to contribute a different perspective around the Board table\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience in business transformation, performance improvement or commercial turnaround situations would be particularly valuable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The successful candidate will bring a commercially astute and forward-thinking approach, while appreciating the responsibilities of governing a community-owned organisation and delivering sustainable, long-term value for its beneficiaries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eElectricity industry experience is not essential. The Trust welcomes interest from suitably experienced candidates throughout New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Board meets approximately seven times annually in Marlborough, with in-person attendance expected. This is a remunerated appointment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo view the candidate briefing pack https://bit.ly/3UbJ8vc\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining the skills, experience and perspective you would bring to the Marlborough Lines Board. Initial confidential enquiries are welcome by contacting Nick Carter at Brannigans on 027 591 3422 or Odette Shearer on 021 270 8657.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eApplications close at 5pm on Monday 9th November 2026.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor more information about Marlborough Lines, visit www.marlboroughlines.co.nz \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"917828\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "