18 August 2025
Ref: DOIA-REQ-0018179-John Luke
John Luke
Email: [FYI request #31565 email]
Tēnā koe John Luke
Thank you for your email of 14 July 2025 to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, which was
transferred to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), requesting,
under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the fol owing information:
I noted, you have recently cal for nomination for Invest New Zealand
https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2025-go3663
May I ask how you cal ed for public nomination and on what platform you have call for public
nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. A copy of your ad as well. Also, how many applications
you have received for each of the role from the public and how many you have received from
other nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc for your role. How many
you have shortlisted and how many you have interviewed. Also, can I request to view the
appointment letter if there is one sent to the previous appointee. I am happy for you to
remove all the personal information.
The Minister for Trade and Investment carried out a targeted search and has made short
term appointments of 6 months to establish a Board (Chair and two members) by 1 July
2025.
The Minister did not make a call for public nominations or advertise for these three roles.
Attached is an appointment letter for one of the members 6-month term of appointment.
Some information has been withheld under section 9(2)(a) of the Act, to protect the privacy
of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons.
I do not consider that the withholding of this information is outweighed by public interest
considerations in making the information available.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any
further assistance, please contact
[email address].
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision.
Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz
or freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Paul Metcalf
Manager, Appointments and Governance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment