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New Zealand Lottery Grants Board
Do you have an interest for making a positive difference for New Zealand? If so, consider
becoming  a community liaison member with the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board (the
Board).
The Department of Internal Affairs, on behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, is now calling
for applications from individuals with a strong interest in ensuring the Board makes decisions
of the highest standard.
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What is the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board?
The Board is a statutory body established under the Gambling Act 2003. It gives out profits
from the New Zealand Lotteries Commission to Lottery distribution committees, sets policies
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for grants, and provides direction on how funding decisions should be made.
The Board consists of the Minister of Internal Affairs who chairs the Board as the Presiding
Member, the Prime Minister (or their representative), the Leader of the Opposition (or their
representative), and three members appointed by the Governor-General to serve as
community liaison members.
What skil s and experience does the community liaison member for the New Zealand Lottery
Grants Board need?
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As a community liaison member, you should bring extensive community and voluntary sector
experience, financial literacy and business acumen, grant-making experience, and governance
experience.
Please view the candidate information sheet at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Appointments-to-
Statutory-Bodies  for more information  including  the  full list of  selection criteria, time
requirements and remuneration.
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How to apply
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Please submit a cover letter, an up-to-date CV, a photo ID (New Zealand Driver’s Licence or
Passport) and a completed Expression of Interest form to [email address] by 5pm
14 May 2025. Your letter should explain how your skil s and experience match the selection
criteria.
This is a contestable process and applications will be assessed according to the specific skills
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and experience required for the position. We welcome and encourage applications from
candidates with diverse backgrounds, including all age groups, genders, ethnicities and
geographic locations.
Please contact [email address] if you require further information.
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INFORMATION SHEET
New Zealand Lottery Grants Board
Purpose
The Board is a statutory body established under the Gambling Act 2003. It gives out
profits from the New Zealand Lotteries Commission to lottery distribution commit ees,
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Membership
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The Board consists of the Minister of Internal Affairs who chairs the Board as the
Presiding Member, the Prime Minister (or their representative), the Leader of the
Opposition (or their representative), and three members appointed by the Governor-
General to serve as community liaison members.
Required skil s and experience
• Financial literacy
• Business acumen
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• Grant-making experience
• Governance experience
• Community and voluntary sector experience
• Understanding of funding systems
• Outcome evaluation and impact measurement skil s
• Strategic thinking
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• Relationship management skil s
Commitment
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The Board generally meets for two hours, three to six times a year. The community
liaison members’ role requires them to attend up to eight lottery distribution
committee meetings per year. They are expected to provide support to approximately
seven committees and to provide feedback to the Board. Board meetings are mainly
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in Wellington but there may be additional travel to lottery distribution committee
meetings throughout New Zealand
Remuneration
The Board is classified as a Group 4 Level 2 entity under the Cabinet Fees
Framework. The appointed members are paid a $389 fee for each full day spent on
lottery-related work, including attending meetings and corresponding preparation.
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Members are also reimbursed for any travel costs incurred carrying out their duties.

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