People · Opportunities · Brighter tomorrows

Your career.
Your next chapter.

See where you can go. Know what you need. Meet people who can help you get there.

NEXT helps you explore a future in association leadership — whether that means the Chief Executive’s office, specialist leadership or a path of your own.

Working demonstration Explore the pathway and create a plan to discuss with your manager or mentor.

Explore the career map Where am I now?

01 / Explore

Different paths. A shared purpose.

Choose a stage to explore. Responsibilities matter more than job titles; you may work across several stages.

02 / Reflect

Where am I now?

Four quick questions to help you choose a starting point. This is a reflection guide, rather than a formal assessment.

03 / Take action

My NEXT Plan

Choose a direction and one achievable action for the next 90 days. Your draft stays in this browser on this device; it is not sent to NZSAE.

For example: lead a membership project.

My development priorities

Choose up to three.

For example: review our new-member onboarding and present recommendations.

For example: a membership mentor and the opportunity to manage a project budget.

To make a PDF, choose “Save as PDF” in your browser’s print window.

04 / Connect

You do not have to work it out alone.

These are the proposed ways NEXT will support your development. Programme links can be added when each opportunity is available.

Mentor Exchange

Connect with experienced association leaders for perspective and guidance.

How I Got Here

Discover real career stories and the decisions that shaped them.

NEXT Live

Develop relevant skills through in-person learning and peer connection.

NEXT Experiences

Gain exposure to leadership opportunities and different areas of association work.

Learning Circles & CAAM

Build your association management knowledge through practical learning.

Explore CAAM

Start a conversation

Take your NEXT Plan to a manager or mentor and agree a practical next step.

Ask Brett about NEXT