The Government has an expectation that State sector boards are representative of the diversity and demographic make-up of New Zealand, including ethnicity, gender, age and geographic location.
As a part of one of the Government’s key priorities, Hon Jenny Salesa, Minister for Ethnic Communities, announced that the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee has agreed that ethnicity data be collected for candidates appointed to State sector boards and committees.
The Ākina Foundation is a charitable organisation that aims to support the development of social enterprise (the use of business activities to support social, cultural or environmental objectives) across New Zealand.
The Families Commission invites expressions of interest from people interested in joining one of our three reference groups: Whānau Reference Group, Ethnic Reference Group and newly established Pacific Reference Group.
The Families Commission is seeking expressions of interest from members of ethnic communities to represent their community on issues relating to families on their Ethnic Reference Group.
The Office of Ethnic Affairs has a database of ethnic New Zealanders who are suitably qualified to be considered for appointment to a number of government boards, committees and advisory groups, including those of Crown companies.
The positions are an excellent opportunity to contribute to the prosperity and strength of New Zealand’s economy and communities. Ethnic people can register their interest and availability to take up board appointments.
To be considered for these roles you need to display one or more of the following characteristics:
