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INFORMATION SHEET
Lottery Community Committees
Purpose
There are 11 regionally based lottery community distribution committees. These commit ees
consider applications for funding from the profits of New Zealand Lot eries. The following
committees are part of the call for nominations in this year’s appointment round:
• Lottery Northland Community Commit ee (1 Presiding Member, 1 member)
• Lottery Auckland Community Commit ee (3 members)
• Lottery Waikato Community Commit ee (1 member)
• Lottery Bay of Plenty Community Commit ee (2 members)
• Lottery Hawke’s Bay Community Commit ee (1 Presiding Member, 1 member)
• Lottery Manawatū/Whanganui Community Committee (1 Presid ng Member,
2 members)
• Lottery Wellington/Wairarapa Community Commit ee (2 members)
• Lottery West Coast/Nelson Community Committee (1 Presiding Member, 3 members)
• Lottery Canterbury/Kaikōura Community Commit ee (1 Presiding Member,
2 members)
• Lottery Ōtago/Southland Community Commit ee (2 members)
Skil s and experience
Required
•
first-hand experience in local community groups
•
management skil s, and
•
business knowledge.
Desirable
•
grant distribution experience.
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Commitment
Lottery regional community commit ees usually receive between 50 to 100+ applications
each round, generally two rounds in a year, one in March and one in October.
For each round, members are usually required to attend a one-day meeting to make
decisions on the applications received.
Members tend to spend up to two days of preparatory work prior to each meeting.

Remuneration
The commit ees are classified under the Cabinet Fees Framework [CO (22)] as group 4,
level 4 at a daily rate of $232 for members and $313 for presiding members.
Members and presiding members wil  be reimbursed for any preparatory work, meetings, and
administrative work.

Expression of interest process
Candidates who would like to be considered for appointment to the Lottery Distribution
Commit ees must provide all the following information to the Department of Internal
Affairs at [email address], by no later than 5pm on Monday, 4 August 2025:
•
Completed and signed expression of interest form (attached)
•
Current curriculum vitae
•
Cover letter from the nominee explaining their interest in the role and how their skills
and experience match those being sought
•
Scan or photo of their photo identification (valid driver's license or passport).
Conflicts of interest
Candidates must declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, or any other matter that
may make their appointment inappropriate. Applicants wil  also be asked to confirm their
personal and financial probity. The Department of Internal Affairs may check the accuracy of
any information provided.
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Additional information
As a rule, Ministers should not appoint public servants to statutory bodies. Therefore,
persons employed in the public service are ineligible for appointment to the Lottery
Dist ibution Commit ees.
Applications by way of nomination wil  undergo a contestable appointments process in line
with the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines and will
not necessarily result in an appointment.
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Lottery Community Facilities Committee
On behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Department of Internal Af airs is seeking
candidates interested in serving as the Presiding Member of the Lottery Community Facilities
Commit ee.
Purpose

Lottery Community Facilities Commit ee considers grants to support organisations to build
new community facilities or to improve existing community facilities.

Skil s and experience
Required
•  first-hand experience in local community groups
•  management skil s, and
•  business knowledge.
Desirable
•  grant distribution experience.
Additional for Lottery Community Facilities Committee
•  experience and knowledge of capital works; and
•  experience and knowledge of community development.
Commitment
Lottery Community Facilities Commit ee usually receive between 50 to 100+ applications
each round, generally having three rounds a year.
For each round, members are usually required to attend a one-day meeting to make
decisions on the applications received.
Members tend to spend up to two days on preparatory work prior to each meeting.
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Remuneration
The Committees are classified under the Cabinet Fees Framework [CO (22)] as group 4,
level 4 at a daily rate of $232 for members and $313 for presiding members.
Members and presiding members wil  be reimbursed for any preparatory work, meetings, and
administrative work.

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Expression of interest process
Candidates who would like to be considered for appointment to the Lottery Distribution
Commit ees must provide all the following information to the Department of Internal
Affairs at [email address], by no later than 5pm on Monday, 4 August 2025:
•
Completed and signed expression of interest form (attached)
•
Current curriculum vitae
•
Cover letter from the nominee explaining their interest in the role and how their skil s
and experience match those being sought
•
Scan or photo of their photo identification (valid driver's license or passport).
Conflicts of interest
Candidates must declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, or any other matter that
may make their appointment inappropriate. Applicants wil  also be asked to confirm their
personal and financial probity. The Department of Internal Affairs may check the accuracy of
any information provided.
Additional information
As a rule, Ministers should not appoint public servants to statutory bodies. Therefore,
persons employed in the public service are ineligible for appointment to the Lottery
Distribution Commit ees.
Applications by way of nomination wil  undergo a contestable appointments process in line
with the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines and will
not necessarily result in an appointment.

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Lottery Environment and Heritage Committee
On behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Department of Internal Af airs is seeking
candidates interested in serving as the Presiding Member of Lottery Environment and
Heritage Commit ee.
Purpose
Lottery Environment and Heritage Committee grants are for projects which promote, protect
and conserve New Zealand's natural, physical and cultural heritage such as:
•  native flora and fauna regeneration projects
•  captive breeding programmes including animal release programmes
•  pest and predator eradication programmes
•  historical publications and oral histories
•  conservation of moveable cultural property
•  museum, whare taonga, archive facility and art gal ery capital works, and
•  conservation of historic buildings, structures, rolling stock, archaeological sites and
waahi tapu.
Skil s and Experience
Required
•  first-hand experience in local community groups
•  management skil s, and
•  business knowledge.
Desirable
•  grant distribution experience.
Additional for Lottery Environmental and Heritage Committee
•  an understanding of the natural, physical, and cultural heritage of New Zealand, and
•  knowledge of heritage building restoration and environmental restoration.
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Commitment
Lottery Environmental and Heritage Committee usually receive between 80 to over 100
applications each round, generally having three rounds a year.
For each round, members are usually required to attend a decisions meeting, between one
to two days, to make decisions on the applications received.
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Members tend to spend up to two days on preparatory work prior to each meeting.
Remuneration
The Committees are classified under the Cabinet Fees Framework [CO (22)] as group 4,
level 4 at a daily rate of $232 for members and $313 for presiding members.

Members and presiding members wil  be reimbursed for any preparatory work, meetings, and
administrative work.
Expression of interest process
Candidates who would like to be considered for appointment to the Lottery Distribution
Commit ees must provide all the following information to the Department of Internal
Affairs at [email address], by no later than 5pm on Monday, 4 August 2025:
•
Completed and signed expression of interest form (attached)
•
Current curriculum vitae
•
Cover letter from the nominee explaining their interest in the role and how their skills
and experience match those being sought
•
Scan or photo of their photo identification (valid driver's license or passport).
Conflicts of interest
Candidates must declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, or any other matter that
may make their appointment inappropriate. Applicants wil  also be asked to confirm their
personal and financial probity. The Department of Internal Affairs may check the accuracy of
any information provided.
Additional information
As a rule, Ministers should not appoint public servants to statutory bodies. Therefore,
persons employed in the public service are ineligible for appointment to the Lottery
Distribution Commit ees.
Applications by way of nomination wil  undergo a contestable appointments process in line
with the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines and will
not necessarily result in an appointment.

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INFORMATION SHEET
Lottery Health Research
On behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Department of Internal Af airs is seeking
candidates to fill two roles on the Lottery Health Research Committee:
•  Presiding Member; and
•  Member
Purpose
The Lottery Health Research Commit ee provides funding for research projects that wil
improve the health status of New Zealanders. It distributes grants for:
•  research into the cause, prevention and treatment of disorders affecting the health of
New Zealanders
•  research that wil  lead to advances in health and bio-medical science for the ultimate
benefit of all New Zealanders, and
•  the development, maintenance and retention of a highly skil ed workforce of health
and bio-medical researchers in New Zealand.
Skil s and Experience
Required
•  first-hand experience in local community groups
•  management skil s, and
•  business knowledge.
Desirable
•  grant distribution experience.
Additional for Lottery Environmental and Heritage Committee
•  knowledge of biomedical research, qualitative research, and health issues effecting
New Zealand.
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Commitment
Lottery Health Research Commit ee usually receive over 100 applications each round.
For each round, members are usually required to attend a decisions meeting, held over two
days, to make decisions on the applications received.
Members spend approximately four days on preparatory work prior to each meeting.
Remunerati
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The Committees are classified under the Cabinet Fees Framework [CO (22)] as group 4,
level 3 at a daily rate of $292 for members and $389 for presiding members.
Members and presiding members wil  be reimbursed for any preparatory work, meetings, and
administrative work.

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Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Committee
On behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Department of Internal Af airs is seeking
candidates to fill the following roles on the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Committee:
•  1 Presiding Member; and
•  3 Members
Purpose
The Committee allocates grants for mobility and communication equipment to help people
with disabilities achieve independence and gain access to the community. This can include
assistance dogs, communication equipment, vehicles, vehicle modifications, scooters and
other mobility equipment.
Required skil s and experience
General
•  first-hand experience in community groups,
•  management skil s, and
•  business knowledge.
Desirable
•  grant distribution experience.
Additional for the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Committee
•  an understanding of mobility and communication difficulties facing disabled people,
•  knowledge of the disability sector, and
•  understanding the nature of acquiring a disability or congenital conditions.
Commitment
The Committee meets in February, April, June, August, October and December of each year.
Five of these meetings are online and the remainder are “face to face” meetings. Meetings
are held in Wellington.
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The time involved in assessing applications for each meeting is estimated to be around 15 to
20 hours per member. Members are reimbursed for travelling expenses and travel to these
meetings is arranged through the Department of Internal Affairs.
Remuneration
The Committees are classified under the Cabinet Fees Framework [CO (22)] as group 4,
level 4 at a daily rate of $232 for members and $313 for presiding members.
Released
Members and presiding members wil  be reimbursed for any preparatory work, meetings, and
administrative work.

Expression of interest process
Candidates who would like to be considered for appointment to the Lottery Distribution
Commit ees must provide all the following information to the Department of Internal
Affairs at [email address], by no later than 5pm on Monday, 4 August 2025:
•
Completed and signed expression of interest form (attached)
•
Current curriculum vitae
•
Cover letter from the nominee explaining their interest in the role and how their skills
and experience match those being sought
•
Scan or photo of their photo identification (valid driver's license or passport).
Conflicts of interest
Candidates must declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, or any other matter that
may make their appointment inappropriate. Applicants wil  also be asked to confirm their
personal and financial probity. The Department of Internal Affairs may check the accuracy of
any information provided.
Additional information
As a rule, Ministers should not appoint public servants to statutory bodies. Therefore,
persons employed in the public service are ineligible for appointment to the Lottery
Distribution Commit ees.
Applications by way of nomination wil  undergo a contestable appointments process in line
with the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines and will
not necessarily result in an appointment.

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Lottery National Community Committee and Lottery
Outdoor Safety Committee
On behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Department of Internal Af airs is seeking
candidates to fill the following roles on the National Community Commit ee and the Lottery
Outdoor Safety Commit ee:
•  Presiding Member; and
•  3 Members
Purpose
These two Committees share the same members and consider applications for:
•  National Community - projects, activities, resources, or services that have a
community/social service focus, or projects that help improve the wellbeing of people
in the community, and
•  Outdoor Safety - major outdoor safety groups, and other national and regional
groups, that have outdoor safety or water safety as their main purpose.
Skil s and experience
General
•  first-hand experience in local community groups,
•  management skil s, and
•  extensive business knowledge.
Desirable
•  grant distribution experience.

Additional for Lottery National Community Committee and Lottery Outdoor Safety Committee
•  experience in outdoor and water safety; and
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•  knowledge of social impact concepts and assessment tools.
Commitment
Lottery National Community Committee
Lottery National Community Commit ee usually receive over 100 applications each round,
generally having three rounds a year. Applications for funding from the National Community
Committee are generally considered twice a year.
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For each round, members are usually required to attend a decisions meeting, between one
to two days, to make decisions on the applications received.
Members tend to spend up to two days on preparatory work prior to each meeting.

Lottery Outdoor Safety Committee
Lottery Outdoor Safety Committee can receive between 10 to 15 applications to consider
each round, generally having one round a year.
For each round, members are usually required to attend a one-day meeting to make
decisions on the applications received.
Members tend to spend one day on preparatory work prior to each meeting which wil  be
reimbursed.
Remuneration
The Committees are classified under the Cabinet Fees Framework [CO (22)] as group 4,
level 4 at a daily rate of $232 for members and $313 for presiding members.
Members and presiding members wil  be reimbursed for any preparatory work, meetings, and
administrative work.
Expression of interest process
Candidates who would like to be considered for appointment to  he Lottery Distribution
Commit ees must provide all the following information to the Department of Internal
Affairs at [email address], by no later than 5pm on Monday, 4 August 2025:
•
Completed and signed expression of interest form (attached)
•
Current curriculum vitae
•
Cover letter from the nominee explaining their interest in the role and how their skil s
and experience match those being sought
•
Scan or photo of their photo identification (valid driver's license or passport).
Conflicts of interest
Candidates must declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, or any other matter that
may make their appointment inappropriate. Applicants wil  also be asked to confirm their
personal and financial probity. The Department of Internal Affairs may check the accuracy of
any information provided.
Additional information
As a rule, Ministers should not appoint public servants to statutory bodies. Therefore,
under the Official Information Act 1982
persons employed in the public service are ineligible for appointment to the Lottery
Distribution Commit ees.
Applications by way of nomination wil  undergo a contestable appointments process in line
with the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines and will
not necessarily result in an appointment.

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Oranga Marae Committee
On behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Department of Internal Af airs is seeking
candidates to fil the following roles on the National Community Commit ee and the Lottery
Outdoor Safety Commit ee:
• 2 Members
Purpose
Oranga Marae is a programme of support, advice, and investment for marae. This support
may include building projects and activities to restore cultural knowledge and funding for:
• marae development planning
• technical or feasibility study support (for capital works)
• cultural revitalisation activities; and
• capital works.
A key goal of the programme is to strengthen the ability of marae to pass on their ancestral
knowledge of whaikōrero, karanga and local mātauranga, tikanga and kawa.
Required skil s and experience
General
•
first-hand experience in local community groups
•
management skil s, and
•
extensive business knowledge.
Desirable
•
grant distribution experience.
Additional for Oranga Marae
• an understanding of how marae support cultural expression and identity for whānau,
hāpu and iwi
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• an understanding of the role of marae as hubs for Māori communities
• an ability to speak and understand Te Reo Māori would be advantageous, and
• an in-depth knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas:
o marae operations
o legal issues pertaining to marae lands and structures;
o financial analysis, and
o conservation principles particularly relating to the restoration of buildings.
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Commitment
Members are required to attend four meetings a year (usually held in March, June,
September and November) which may be one or two days in duration. Prior to each meeting,
members wil usually spend up to eight hours on preparation work. Meetings are generally
held in Wellington.

Remuneration
The Committees are classified under the Cabinet Fees Framework [CO (22)] as group 4,
level 4 at a daily rate of $232 for members and $313 for presiding members. Members and
presiding members wil  be reimbursed for any preparatory work, meetings, and
administrative work.
Expression of interest process
Candidates who would like to be considered for appointment to the Lottery Distribution
Commit ees must provide all the following information to the Department of Internal
Affairs at [email address], by no later than 5pm on Monday, 4 August 2025
•
Completed and signed expression of interest form (attached)
•
Current curriculum vitae
•
Cover letter from the nominee explaining their interest in the role and how their skil s
and experience match those being sought
•
Scan or photo of their photo identification (valid driver's license or passport).
Conflicts of interest
Candidates must declare any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, or any other matter that
may make their appointment inappropriate. Applicants wil  also be asked to confirm their
personal and financial probity. The Department of Internal Affairs may check the accuracy of
any information provided.
Additional information
As a rule, Ministers should not appoint public servants to statutory bodies. Therefore,
persons employed in the public service are ineligible for appointment to the Lottery
Distribution Commit ees.
Applications by way of nomination wil  undergo a contestable appointments process in line
with the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines and will
not necessarily result in an appointment.
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