The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs nominates Pacific experts and leaders for appointment to governance boards and committees. Register now
Contribute to New Zealand's future
By being included on our database, Pacific people have a unique opportunity to contribute significantly 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.
What's in it for you?
Such appointments provide individuals with the benefits of prestige and standing within professional and personal spheres. Career development and unlimited networking opportunities are often created through public service participation.
Our role is to identify and then put forward names to be considered by Ministers of the Crown and their agencies.
Boards
Specialised skills and experience are required for different types of boards and committees such as commercial, quasi judicial, professional, and community. These can be:
State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) such as the NZ Lotteries Commission, TVNZ, Meridian Energy and Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) such as the Instituteof Environmental Science and Research
The Advertising Standards Complaints Board, Copyright Tribunal and the Human Rights Review Tribunal;
The Nursing Council of New Zealand, Engineering Associates Registration Board and the Housing New Zealand Corporation;
National Pacific Radio Trust, Community Trusts and Lottery Distribution Committees.
Read more about governance, the different types of boards and skills required.
Skills needed
We need a range of skilled Pacific people in:
Investment, accounting, financial, banking, strategic development and senior business management;
Directorships and senior executives with experience in the private sector,
Education, health and social services,
Applied technical fields in engineering, science and technology;
Research,
Community development.
Read more about the skills and experience required.
