People Management
People Management is a guide for leaders who wish to incorporate human resource management ‘best practice’ into their organisation. The guide is designed to provide practical and general advice on a range of people management issues.
It has been fully updated with the changes to the Employment Relations Act and Holiday Act which came into effect on 1st April 2011. To allow you to easily customise the forms and templates in the guide, they are available in Word versions.
Please note that although this guide has been developed to assist you with your people management processes, it is a guideline only and should not be used as a substitute for professional or legal advice.
People management (PDF, 1.93 Mb)
Nine Steps to Effective Governance (2nd edition)
'Nine Steps to Effective Governance' is a best practice guide based on research by Boardworks International.
High quality governance is the key to effectiveness in a changing future. We urge all chairs, directors, and chief executives to use this guide, where relevant, to improve their board’s performance.
Full copy of Nine Steps to Effective Governance
Quick Reference Cards (PDF, 1.43 Mb)
Nine Steps to Effective Governance - Resources
This resource guide adds to the information released in the popular ‘Nine Steps to Effective Governance’ publication.
A good framework, combined with a clear strategic plan, is the fundamental base for functional governance. We encourage boards to engage outside expertise as necessary, to guide them through the realities of working in a policy-driven environment.
Nine Steps to Effective Governance - Resources (PDF, 934 Kb)
Powering Participation
‘Powering Participation’ includes five case studies, which profile successful initiatives to boost sports participation and club membership.
Powering Participation (PDF, 2.12 Mb)
Strategic and Business Planning
This guide is designed to assist sport and recreation organisations with strategic and business planning. A core framework (or approach) is presented, with accompanying examples and explanations. It is not intended to be a 'one size fits all' approach. Personal experience and preferences may lead to variation from the framework suggested here.
Strategic and Business Planning (PDF, 680 Kb)
Creating a Stakeholder Communications Plan
This guide details an eight-step communications plan that is designed for those who don’t have a communications background.
A stakeholder communications plan outlines who you need to communicate with, about what, how you're going to do it, and how often. There are also a few important considerations such as timing and budget.
Creating a Stakeholder Communications Plan (PDF, 240 Kb)
Six Steps to Successful Sponsorship
The purpose of this guide is to provide a framework for sport organisations in developing and marketing valuable sponsorship programmes.
The guide should be used in conjunction with other sources of expertise on sponsorship, such as consultants, board members or other sports.
Six Steps to Successful Sponsorship (PDF, 220 Kb)
Risk Management of Events
The purpose of this guide is to provide a framework for managing risks around sport and recreation events. The guide has eight steps to help minimise risk, as well as various case studies and templates that you can work from. It also has a section on relevant legislation.
Risk Management of Events (PDF, 886 Kb)
Health and Safety
The Health and Safety toolkit is designed to assist managers to meet their obligations under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002, and associated legislation.
It will also help you set up new health and safety policies and procedures (or review your existing policies and procedures).
Health and Safety (PDF, 581 Kb)
Get Set Go! - a guide to organising community recreation programmes and events
Wellington City Council, Sport Wellington Region, and the Christchurch City Council have produced a quality guide that is relevant for anyone organising events from small community events to larger regional or national events.
Get Set Go! has been designed to steer you through the process of planning and running an event to ensure all bases are covered and maximise the chances of a successful event.
Accompanying this latest version of the guide are practical planning templates to assist you through each stage of organising your event.
Get Set Go
Planning sheets without background (PDF, 253 Kb)
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