Crown entity and other statutory board appointments

We manage the process of appointments to a number of Crown entities, statutory boards and advisory groups on behalf of the responsible Ministers. These are important governance roles where members can make a real difference to education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Current board appointments

Expressions of interest for appointment to Education Sector boards in 2024

The Minister of Education, and the Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, will be making appointments to the following boards in 2024:

  • Tertiary Education Commission (TEC),
  • New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA),
  • Education New Zealand (ENZ),
  • Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura), and
  • New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO (UNESCO).

We are seeking expressions of interest in these appointments. The appointments are expected to be for 3-year terms, with a possibility for reappointment.

We are looking for the following experience and skills across each of these boards: governance and leadership experience, knowledge about the education system, finance and risk expertise, and other relevant skills and experience that contribute to well-functioning boards.

How to apply

Your expression of interest needs to include a cover letter and your current CV. Email those items to appointments.mailbox@education.govt.nz. You can use the same email to request more details about these roles and if you have any general enquiries.

You should submit your expression of interest as soon as possible as these are active appointment processes.

Consideration of these positions will occur throughout 2024 and we can receive expressions of interest at any time for subsequent rounds of appointment.

Tertiary Education Commission | Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua

Expressions of interest for board members and the Chair

TEC leads the Government’s relationship with the tertiary education sector and provides career services from education through to employment. TEC invests over $3 billion annually in tertiary education and supporting the tertiary and careers systems. It ensures New Zealanders are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for lifelong success.

TEC website(external link)

  • The Chair has an expected 30 days’ commitment for meeting attendance and other board business. The fee is $45,360 per annum.
  • Board members have an expected 30 days’ commitment for meeting attendance and other board business. The fee is $22,400 per annum.

New Zealand Qualifications Agency | Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa

Expressions of interest for board member roles and the Chair

NZQA manages the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework, runs the assessment system for secondary schools, independently checks the quality of tertiary education providers (except universities), administers the Code of Pastoral Care, recognises overseas qualifications and manages standard-setting for some unit standards and qualifications.

NZQA website(external link)

  • The Chair has an expected 30 days’ commitment for meeting attendance and other board business. The fee is $43,200 per annum.
  • Board members have an expected 30 days’ commitment for meeting attendance and other board business. The fee is $21,600 per annum.

Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao

Expressions of interest for board member roles

ENZ is New Zealand’s government agency for promoting and marketing New Zealand education internationally. It also supports the delivery of education services offshore, and administers scholarships to support New Zealanders studying overseas, particularly in Asia and Latin America.

ENZ website(external link)

  • Board members have an expected 30 days’ commitment for meeting attendance and other board business. The fee is $16,800 per annum.

Te Aho o te Kura Pounamu

Expressions of interest for board member roles

Te Kura is New Zealand’s state distance education provider, previously known as The Correspondence School. Te Kura offers a wide range of programmes from early childhood through to NCEA Level 3. It plays a role in the education of at-risk and disengaged learners.

Te Kura website(external link)

  • Board members have an expected 30 days’ commitment for meeting attendance and other board business. The fee is $15,582 per annum.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation New Zealand National Commission | Te Kōmihana Matua o Aotearoa

Expressions of interest in the role of Education Commissioner, and Social Sciences Commissioner

UNESCO is the United Nations agency with responsibility for promoting cooperative action between member states in the areas of education, science, culture, social science (including peace and human rights) and communication and information.

The National Commission is the main channel of cooperation between New Zealand and UNESCO. It fulfils New Zealand’s obligations as a member state, manages New Zealand’s relationship with UNESCO, maintains activities in support of the UNESCO mandate and provides advice to Government on UNESCO matters.

UNESCO website(external link)

We are seeking candidates with governance experience and extensive professional experience and deep expertise in education and the social sciences.

  • Commissioners will be paid up to $8,961 per annum based on an assumed 30 days’ commitment per year. The fee is payable in 2 parts, with monthly instalments of $373.38 based on 15 days’ work per year, with any additional days able to be claimed at a daily rate, capped at 30 days total.

Board appointments we assist with

Education New Zealand website(external link)

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand website(external link)

New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO website(external link)

New Zealand Council for Educational Research website(external link)

New Zealand Qualifications Authority website(external link)

The Correspondence School — Te Kura website(external link)

Tertiary Education Commission website(external link)

Pacific Education Foundation

Ōtaki and Porirua Trusts Board website(external link)

Ngārimu VC and 28th Māori Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board

Ministerial advisory groups

We also assist with appointments to a number of Ministerial advisory groups.

Statutory appointments are made by the responsible Minister, or the Governor-General on the recommendation of the responsible Minister. The Minister must present candidates to the Cabinet Appointment and Honours Committee.

Cabinet Appointment and Honours Committee – Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website(external link)

If you've been nominated for a position, the outcome of the process can't be confirmed until after appointments have been considered by the Cabinet Appointment and Honours Committee and Cabinet. This is likely to take up to 6 months from when your nomination was submitted.

Public servants aren't usually appointed to statutory boards.

More information is available in the Cabinet Office circular CO(02) 5: Appointment of Public Servants to Statutory Boards.

Circular CO (02) 5 – Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet website(external link)

Fees

Board members are paid fees according to the board's roles and responsibilities.

Education Crown board fees are set by Ministers using the Cabinet Fees Framework.

CO (22) 2 - Revised fees framework for members appointed to bodies in which the Crown has an interest – Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC)(external link)

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