New Zealand Standards Approval Board Member (x2)

On behalf of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking applications for two Board members from candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as a member of the New Zealand Standards Approval Board.

The New Zealand Standards Approval Board (the Board) is an advisory committee established under the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015 (the Act). The Board supports Standards New Zealand in its development process, providing independent decision making and checks and balances. The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is the responsible Minister for the Board. More information on the Act can be found here.

Key functions of the Board are to:

• approve or decline proposals for persons to be chairpersons and members of standards development committees of standards organisations
• approve or decline proposed new New Zealand Standards, adopt or decline to adopt other standards organisation's standards as New Zealand Standards, approve or decline modifications to New Zealand Standards, and archive or revoke New Zealand Standards
• provide the New Zealand Standards Executive with reasons in writing for its decision the if the Board declines to approve members, standards, or modifications of standards as per subsection (1)(a) to (f) of the Act
• advise the Minister on any matter referred to the Board by the Minister, provide the Minister with advice on the currency of New Zealand Standards, and on priority areas for the development and review of New Zealand Standards, and on any other matter that the Board considers necessary or advisable.

Further information on the Board can be found here.

Industry Expertise Required

At this time, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is seeking candidates for two positions with expert knowledge of one or more of the following:

• IT
• Engineering (mechanical, electrical, geotechnical)
• Digital (trade, intellectual property)
• Small business (utilisation of standards, consumer advocacy)
• Manufacturing (logistics, supply chain).

Additional Skills, Experience, and Attributes Required

Ideally candidates will have some or all of the following:

• extensive business networks and connections
• an active interest in developing standards across a diverse range of subject matter committees
• a clear understanding of the the sectors that use standards
• prior involvement in the development or setting of standards
• a fair and balanced approach
• experience to perform the functions of the Board
• attention to detail.

Applicants for member positions should have the necessary skills and experience to enable them to meet the requirements in terms of relevant legislation, and have the demonstrated skills to contribute to board level decision-making. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please refer to the position description for more details.

Applications close on Sunday 14 September 2025.

For enquiries about the position, please contact [email protected].