Current board vacancies
This page provides details of current vacancies for boards that we monitor on behalf of responsible ministers.
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We are seeking expressions of interest for the board positions as set out below.
Building Practitioners Board – Member
Posted 5 June 2025
Applications close on: Sunday 8 June 2025
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On behalf of the Minister for Building and Construction, the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking applications from candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as a member of the Building Practitioners Board.
Specific skills required
At this time, the Minister of Building and Construction is seeking candidates for one role with the following experience and expertise:
- registered and current Licensed Building Practitioner. Expressions of interest are especially encouraged from Licensed Building Practitioners in Carpentry.
Additional skills, experience and attributes required
Ideally, candidates will have some or all of the following:
- building industry experience (design, construction or inspection work)
- thorough knowledge of the Building Act 2004 (the Act) and the Building Code
- dispute resolution experience
- experience of working in a collegial decision-making environment.
In addition, the successful candidate will be able to bring an objective and fair approach to disciplinary hearings, be collaborative and an effective communicator, and be willing and available to devote time and energy to the role.
Applicants will also be required to provide a portfolio of residential building work they have carried out or supervised in the last five years, in addition to a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Application closes on: Sunday 8 June 2025
Takeovers Panel – Member
Posted on: 5 June 2025
Applications close on: Sunday 15 June 2025
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On behalf of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking applications from candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as a member of the Takeovers Panel.
Specific skills required
At this time, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is seeking candidates for two roles with the following experience and expertise:
- an active interest in takeovers practice and in securities markets more generally;
- experience in law (including takeovers law) and specifically in areas such as capital markets, joint ventures, corporate law, securities law, equity capital market transactions, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions; and
- knowledge of the relevant legislation along with a broad understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Panel.
Additional skills, experience and attributes required
Ideally, candidates will have some or all of the following:
- strong market connections and the ability to develop valuable strategic connections with industry, participants in the investment community, and other stakeholders;
- strong relationship management and communication skills, including working effectively in a collegial, decision-making environment with the ability to convey ideas clearly and accurately;
- a clear sense of public accountability and understanding of the relationships between Government and Crown entities, including the Panel; and
- willingness and ability to devote time and energy to the role.
Application closes on: Sunday 15 June 2025
For enquiries about positions, please contact boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz.