About our Nominations Service
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs operates a nominations service with a database of skilled Pacific people who are available for appointment to government boards and committees.
AN INVITATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO NEW ZEALAND’S FUTURE
Pacific peoples are much sought after for governance roles. This is
why we need to hear from skilled Pacific people to be considered for
the many boards and committees of national significance.
By being included on our database, Pacific people have a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to New Zealand’s future.
Watch this video to find out about the benefits of being on a public sector board.
Nominations Service Brochure
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This section of the website explains our Nominations Service and how you can go about applying to join it.
Why keep a nominations database?
There are a number of government boards across New Zealand, from advisory committees on specialised subjects (for example, justice, health, culture or science) to boards of state-owned enterprises (for example, New Zealand Post, Television New Zealand). Positions on these boards become vacant each year, and they require people with different kinds of skills and experience.
The government wants to ensure that it appoints the best-qualified people to these positions, people who reflect the diversity of the New Zealand population.
The Ministry encourages Pacific people from all walks of life to consider being part of this process. They will complement the pool of Pacific leaders in New Zealand.
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Promotes Pacific representation on statutory boards, committees and advisory groups
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Maintains a database of highly skilled Pacific people with governance, business, and senior management skills
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Recommends suitable candidates for appointment onto state sector boards and committees in New Zealand.
A governance role can give you valuable experience in your field of work, connect you with people who can help your career, and can lead to more senior or prestigious governance roles.
HOW
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HOW WE NOMINATE PEOPLE FOR BOARDS >>
Contacting the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs Nomination Service
For further information, contact:
Senior Advisor, Nominations
Ministry
of Pacific Island Affairs
Email: nominations@mpia.govt.nz
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the support and assistance offered by the Office for Disability Issues and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs in the development of this material. Much of the material in this section was sourced from their websites, as at May 2008.