Scott Weenink believes his experience as chair of the players' association will aid him in his new role as chief executive of New Zealand Cricket.

The 50-year-old former Wellington first-class cricketer and businessman replaces David White, and will begin after being welcomed into the Auckland office on Friday.

He says New Zealand Cricket's biggest strength is their flexibility around contracting arrangements.

"With players like Trent Boult, there is a lot of T20 leagues around the place. So New Zealand Cricket needs to be flexible enough to try and keep these sort of players playing for New Zealand."

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