Science System Advisory Group
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment convened a group of experts to provide advice on strengthening the science, innovation and technology system, including the challenges and aspirations of the sector, and opportunities for growth. This group has now finished its work.
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The Science System Advisory Group (SSAG) was chaired by Professor Sir Peter Gluckman and made up of 8 additional members from a range of backgrounds.
The SSAG was tasked with developing 2 reports. The first report was delivered in mid-2024. This focused on issues identified in the current system, and suggested a future architecture for the science, innovation and technology system to promote New Zealand’s productivity and broader social, environmental and economic future. The Group’s second report was delivered in mid-2025 and informed the Government’s decisions on a new strategic and outcomes focussed approach to the science system. The Group’s work is now complete.
Read the first SSAG report:
science system advisory group report [PDF, 1.4 MB]
Read the second SSAG report:
These reports helped inform Government decisions and work to refocus the science, innovation and technology system.
Read more about these changes:
Refocusing the science, innovation and technology system
The Ministry of Education convened an advisory group to provide independent advice on the university sector. Given the close ties between the university and science systems, both groups were chaired by Professor Sir Peter Gluckman.
While the 2 groups operated separately, sharing a chair allowed for connections to be made between the two systems where appropriate.
Secretariat support for the Science System Advisory Group was provided by the Centre for Informed Futures Koi Tū.
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Terms of reference
Terms of reference for the Science System Advisory Group, published 7 February 2024.
Advisory Group members
Biographies for the Science System Advisory Group members.