Rural Women New Zealand announces new Chief Executive

The Board of Rural Women New Zealand is excited to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Sandra Kirby 

Sandra Kirby is an experienced Chief Executive across member organisations and the not-for-profit sector, most recently as CEO of Physiotherapy New Zealand and Arthritis New Zealand. 

National President Sandra Matthews says it’s great to have Sandra onboard. 

“She brings extensive experience from her previous roles, and a career comprising of over two decades dedicated to service and improving the lives of others. 

“It’s been a huge year for Rural Women New Zealand, celebrating our Centennial and growing our National Office. Now we have Sandra as our Chief Executive, I can’t wait to see what we achieve for rural women and communities across Aotearoa,” says Matthews. 

Incoming Chief Executive Sandra Kirby says she’s honoured to join Rural Women New Zealand in such an auspicious year.  

“With a strong foundation of innovation and passionate people, I look forward to building on the legacy that supports future generations of rural women,” she says. 

Matthews also thanks Interim CE Nicola Eccleton for her contribution to the organisation over the past six months. 

“Nicola joined the team during a huge period of transformation, as new staff were onboarded and our strategy updated. She has been a key part of our renewed direction that leads the organisation into the next 100 years.” says Sandra Matthews.  

Sandra Kirby started with Rural Women New Zealand on the 18th of November.