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.

New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology - Strategic Finance

Posted: 17 August 2025
Application closes: 1 September 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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Applications close on Monday, 1 September 2025.


New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology - Entrepreneurial scientist

Posted: 17 August 2025
Application closes: 1 September 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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Applications close on Monday, 1 September 2025.


Chartered Professional Engineers Council - Professional Engineer

Posted: 17 August 2025
Application closes: 31 August 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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On behalf of the Minister of Building and Construction, the Ministry is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as a member of the Chartered Professional Engineers Council.

Applications close on Sunday, 31 August 2025.


Chartered Professional Engineers Council - Legal Member

Posted: 15 August 2025
Application closes: 31 August 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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On behalf of the Minister of Building and Construction, the Ministry is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as a member of the Chartered Professional Engineers Council.

Applications close on Sunday, 31 August 2025.


New Zealand Standards Approval Board – 2 members

Posted: 11 August 2025
Application closes: 14 September 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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On behalf of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking applications for 2 Board members from candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as a member of the New Zealand Standards Approval Board.

Applications close on Sunday, 14 September 2025.


New Zealand Standards Approval Board – Chair

Posted: 11 August 2025
Application closes: 14 September 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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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 Chair of the New Zealand Standards Approval Board.

Applications close on Sunday, 14 September 2025.


New Zealand Registered Architects Board – member

Posted: 5 August 2025
Application closes: 24 August 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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Applications close on Sunday, 24 August 2025.


Invest New Zealand - Chair

Posted: 31 July 2025
Application closes: 28 August 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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Applications close on Thursday, 28 August 2025.


Invest New Zealand - Member: International Investment Experience

Posted: 31 July 2025
Application closes: 28 August 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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Applications close on Thursday, 28 August 2025.


Invest New Zealand - Member: Business Development & Growth

Posted: 31 July 2025
Application closes: 28 August 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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Applications close on Thursday, 28 August 2025.


Invest New Zealand - Member: Strategic Financial Leadership & Risk Management

Posted: 31 July 2025
Application closes: 28 August 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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Applications close on Thursday, 28 August 2025.


Invest New Zealand - Member: Venture Capital & Innovation

Posted: 31 July 2025
Application closes: 28 August 2025
Location: Wellington, New Zealand, 6011

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Applications close on Thursday, 28 August 2025.


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

Last updated: 21 August 2025