Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle to reapply for role

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11 Jan, 2026 10:39 PM2 mins to read

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Sport New Zealand CEO Raelene Castle. Photo / Alyse Wright

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Incumbent Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle must reapply for her job if she wants to continue in the role.

Castle’s contract ended last month and board chair Duane Kale has since confirmed there will be a recruitment process for the position.

“It is considered best practice across Government
to go to market upon completion of contracts, the board will run an open recruitment process for the Group chief executive,” Kale said in a statement.

“Raelene has led Sport NZ with distinction for the past five years, demonstrating unwavering commitment to advancing sport and recreation across Aotearoa.”

Castle is expected to reapply and has agreed to a five-month extension to her contract while the submission process takes place.