Current board vacancies

This page provides details of current vacancies for boards that we monitor on behalf of responsible ministers.

We are seeking expressions of interest for the board positions as set out below.

There are no current vacancies.


Electricity Authority - Member

Posted on: 8 Jul 2024
Application closes on: 31 July 2024
Location: Wellington, NZ, 6011

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On behalf of the Minister for Energy, we are seeking candidates for appointment as a member of the Electricity Authority. The Electricity Authority is established under the Electricity Industry Act 2010 and is responsible for governance and regulation of the electricity sector. Its objective is to promote competition in, reliable supply by, and efficient operation of, electricity market for the long-term benefit of consumers.

Applications close on Wednesday, 31 July 2024.

Please refer to the position description for more details:

Electricity Authority – Member


Māori Plant Varieties Committee - Member | Komiti mō Ngā Momo Tipu Māori - Mema

Posted on: 2 July 2024
Application closes on: 24 July 2024
Location: remote

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The Māori Plant Varieties Committee is being established in accordance with the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 (the Act) to carry out procedures that recognise and protect kaitiaki relationships with specific plant species.

Applications close on Wednesday, 24 July 2024.

Please refer to the position description for more details:

Māori Plant Varieties Committee – Member(external link)


For enquiries about positions, please contact boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz.

Last updated: 11 July 2024