14/09/2026
WOMEN WHO LEAD: TANIA KING ๐ โจ
Next Tuesday, join us for our monthly hour of power, and more! It's free to attend - refreshments can be purchased onsite.
Tania is the Chief Executive / Kaiwhakahaere Matua of Sport Whanganui, a role she has held since March 2025. With a strong background in leadership, education, and community development, Tania is passionate about improving hauora and ensuring people across the Whanganui, Ruapehu, and Rangitฤซkei regions have access to sport, physical activity, and wellbeing opportunities.
She previously served as Corporate Business Manager at Sport Whanganui for three and a half years and has also held leadership roles as Chief Operating Officer at NZICPA and Principal at Whanganui Girls' Collegeโreflecting her broad capability across education, corporate, and community sectors.
Tania holds a Master of Educational Administration and first trained as a Health and Physical Education teacher, gaining a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching. Her academic and cultural grounding informs her inclusive, community-first leadership style. Alongside her executive roles, Tania has extensive governance experience across council-controlled organisations, school boards, and local trusts. She also facilitates governance and strategic planning workshops, supporting others to strengthen their impact through sound leadership and clear direction.
Driven by a deep belief in equity, wellbeing, and opportunity for all, Tania continues to champion initiatives that build stronger, healthier communities across the region.
Women Who Lead is a partner initiative brought to you by the good folk at the Women's Network and Sport Whanganui, with venue host support from the team at Barracks Sports Bar ๐คฉ
