Tourism New Zealand Board Member
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About Tourism New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand was established under the New Zealand Tourism Board Act 1991 (the Act). Its main objective is to market New Zealand as an international visitor destination for the long-term benefit of New Zealand. Its functions under the Act are:
- to develop, implement, and promote strategies for tourism; and
- to advise the Government and the New Zealand tourism industry on matters relating to the development, implementation, and promotion of those strategies.
Further information on Tourism New Zealand can be found at its website.
Tourism New Zealand(external link) – tourismnewzealand.com
Tourism New Zealand is a Crown agent
Tourism New Zealand is a Crown agent under the Crown Entities Act 2004. The Crown Entities Act provides a framework for governance and accountability, including responsibilities of board members, disclosure of interests, and the role of the Minister. The Act is available on the New Zealand Legislation website.
Crown Entities Act 2004(external link) – New Zealand Legislation
Person specifications – Board member
Specific skills required
The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality is seeking highly experienced directors with proven capability, for three roles, with the following specific skills and experience:
Role 1: Global marketing and brand growth
- International marketing experience
- Contemporary knowledge of global markets, platforms and approaches
- Deep experience leveraging international brands to drive growth
Role 2: New Zealand Tourism experience (regional perspectives)
- Experience in New Zealand tourism sector
- Able to provide regional perspectives in a national context
- Highly networked within New Zealand tourism sector
- Respected within the tourism industry
Role 3: Strategic financial acumen
- Deep strategic financial knowledge and audit and risk experience
- Strong business and commercial acumen
- Experience assessing value for money and returns on investment
- Ideally a former or current Chartered Accountant
Member responsibilities
All members should be able to demonstrate foundational skills of:
- A genuine interest in Tourism New Zealand’s purpose, contextual environment in which it operates and contributions to New Zealand’s economic prosperity
- Proven governance experience
- Leadership
- Strategic ability
- Financial acumen
- Strong relationship management skills, including developing valuable strategic connections with industry, consumers and other stakeholders
- Expertise in change management.
Board members are expected to adhere to the Public Service Commission code of conduct(external link).
Further information on the relationships between Crown entities, Ministers, and departments can be found at It Takes Three: Operating Expectations Framework for Statutory Crown Entities(external link).
Membership of the Board
The Board has between five and nine members, in accordance with the Act. Board members are appointed by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality for terms of up to three years. Members may be reappointed on the expiry of their term. Members may be removed by the Minister at any time.
Time commitment and remuneration
Members are paid a fee of $20,000 per year. Full Board meetings may be held monthly, or otherwise as required, including at least one annual strategic planning meeting. In addition, Board members with committee responsibilities will attend additional meetings for those purposes. The expected time commitment for a Board member is approximately 25 days a year.
Additional information
For further enquiries about the position, email: boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz