Science System Advisory Group

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.

Read the first SSAG report [PDF, 1.4 MB] 

The SSAG report informed government decisions on refocusing the science, innovation and technology system.

Read more about the Government's decisions and work to refocus the science, innovation and technology system:

Refocusing the science, innovation and technology system

It was important that the Government considered recommendations in this report before the group started work on a second phase. The second Science System Advisory Group report is under active consideration and will be published once the Government has made decisions on the next phase of the science reforms.

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 operate separately, sharing a chair allowed for connections to be made between the two systems where appropriate. 

Secretariat support for the SSAG was provided by the Centre for Informed Futures Koi Tū.