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Board Observer and Associate Director Roles: A First Step for Mid-Career Leaders

Belinda Paris

Published on: 07/10/2026

What board observer and associate director roles are, how they work in Australia and New Zealand, and how mid-career leaders can use them as a first step to a board.

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Company Secretary Career Path: From Governance Adviser to the Boardroom

Belinda Paris

Published on: 07/10/2026

The company secretary career path in Australia and New Zealand. What the role involves, how to get into it, the skills you need and where it can lead.

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What Is a Crown Entity? A Plain Guide for Executives and Directors

Belinda Paris

Published on: 29/09/2026

A plain guide to Crown entities in New Zealand for executives and aspiring directors: what they are, the main types and how boards work.

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Executive Director vs Non-Executive Director: What Is the Difference?

Belinda Paris

Published on: 29/09/2026

The difference between executive and non-executive directors in Australia and New Zealand: roles, independence, duties and pay.

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