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.


Marsden Fund Council - MIS Convenor

Posted on: 16 September 2024
Application closes on: Tuesday 15 October 2024

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The Marsden Fund Council recommends the allocation of around $80 million per year to fund excellent, investigator-led research aimed at generating new knowledge with long-term value to New Zealand. One eminent researcher is sought to fill a member vacancy on the Marsden Fund Council. The member will also serve as convenor of the Mathematical and Information Sciences (MIS) discipline-based assessment panel.

Applications close on Tuesday 15 October 2024.


Marsden Fund Council - PCB Convenor

Posted on: 22 September 2024
Application closes on: Tuesday 15 October 2024

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The Marsden Fund Council recommends the allocation of around $80 million per year to fund excellent, investigator-led research aimed at generating new knowledge with long-term value to New Zealand. One eminent researcher is sought to fill a member vacancy on the Marsden Fund Council. The member will also serve as convenor of the Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry (PCB) discipline-based assessment panel.

Applications close on Tuesday 15 October 2024.


Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee

Posted on: 24 September 2024
Application closes on: Tuesday 15 October 2024

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The Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee (the Committee) was established to conduct disciplinary proceedings arising out of complaints regarding financial advisers referred to it by the Financial Markets Authority.

Applications close on Tuesday 15 October 2024.


AgResearch - Director

Posted on: 7 October 2024
Application closes on: Sunday 20 October 2024

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AgResearch’s purpose is to enhance the value, productivity and profitability of New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food and agri-technology sector value chains.

Applications close on Sunday 20 October 2024.


ESR - Director

Posted on: 7 October 2024
Application closes on: Sunday 20 October 2024

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The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) provides specialist science solutions related to forensic science and public and environmental health to keep our communities safer, protect our food-based economy, and improve the health of our water and natural environment.

Applications close on Sunday 20 October 2024.


Plant and Food Research - Director

Posted on: 7 October 2024
Application closes on: Sunday 20 October 2024

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The Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited (PFR) enhances the value and productivity of New Zealand’s horticultural, arable, seafood and food and beverage industries.

Applications close on Sunday 20 October 2024.


New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (Scion) - Director

Posted on: 7 October 2024
Application closes on: Sunday 20 October 2024

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The New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (Scion) drives innovation and growth from New Zealand’s forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors for the benefit of New Zealand.

Applications close on Sunday 20 October 2024.

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

Last updated: 11 October 2024