New Zealand Standards Approval Board – Two Members
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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 two Board members from candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as a member of the New Zealand Standards Approval Board.
About the Board
The Board is an advisory committee.
The New Zealand Standards Approval Board (the Board) is an advisory committee established under the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015 (the Act). The Board supports Standards New Zealand in its development process, providing independent decision making and checks and balances. The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is the responsible Minister for the Board. More information on the Act can be found on the New Zealand Legislation website.
Standards and Accreditation Act 2015(external link) — New Zealand Legislation
Key functions of the Board are to:
- approve or decline proposals for persons to be chairpersons and members of standards development committees of standards organisations
- approve or decline proposed new New Zealand Standards, adopt or decline to adopt other standards organisation’s standards as New Zealand Standards, approve or decline modifications to New Zealand Standards, and archive or revoke New Zealand Standards
- provide the New Zealand Standards Executive with reasons in writing for its decision the if the Board declines to approve members, standards, or modifications of standards as per subsection (1)(a) to (f) of the Act
- advise the Minister on any matter referred to the Board by the Minister, provide the Minister with advice on the currency of New Zealand Standards, and on priority areas for the development and review of New Zealand Standards, and on any other matter that the Board considers necessary or advisable.
Further information on the Board can be found on the Standards New Zealand website.
Standards Approval Board(external link) — Standards New Zealand
Board Member Responsibilities
Role of Members
The individual duties of Board members are:
- to comply with their letter of appointment
- to bring an objective and fair approach to Board proceedings
- to be a collaborative and effective communicator, and be willing and available to devote time and energy to the role
- to act with honesty and integrity, in good faith and not at the expense of the entity’s interests, with reasonable care, diligence and skills
- not to disclose or make use of information that otherwise would not be available to them.
Members are expected to adhere to the Public Service Commission code of conduct.
Standards of Integrity and Conduct(external link) — Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission
Membership of the Panel
The Board comprises of five to seven members appointed by the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Members are appointed for terms of up to three years and may be reappointed on the expiry of their term. Members of the Board may resign by written notice to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Members may be removed from office at any time, and for any reason, by written notice from the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Time Commitment and Remuneration
Members are entitled to receive remuneration at a rate determined by the Cabinet Fees Framework. Board members are paid a daily fee of $360 (under review). In addition to fees, members are entitled to be reimbursed for actual and reasonable experiences incurred while carrying out the duties of the Board.
The time commitment for the Board is typically 25 days per year, including monthly board meetings, meeting preparation time, strategy related sessions, and occasional conferences or events. The Board meets in Wellington on a regular basis. Board materials are distributed to members in sufficient advance of the meetings to allow members to be thoroughly prepared.
Person Specifications
Industry Expertise Required
At this time, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is seeking candidates for two positions with expert knowledge of one or more of the following:
- IT
- Engineering (mechanical, electrical, geotechnical)
- Digital (trade, intellectual property)
- Small business (utilisation of standards, consumer advocacy)
- Manufacturing (logistics, supply chain).
Additional Skills, Experience, and Attributes Required
Ideally candidates will have some or all of the following:
- extensive business networks and connections
- an active interest in developing standards across a diverse range of subject matter committees
- a clear understanding of the sectors that use standards
- prior involvement in the development or setting of standards
- a fair and balanced approach
- experience to perform the functions of the Board
- attention to detail.
Applicants for member positions should have the necessary skills and experience to enable them to meet the requirements in terms of relevant legislation, and have the demonstrated skills to contribute to board level decision-making. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.