
22 September 2025
T Miller
[FYI request #32325 email]
Dear T Miller
Official Information Act Transfer
Our ref: OIA 2025-0090
I refer to your Official Information Act request dated 16 September 2025:
“I would like to request any guidance provided by the PSC to crown entities about the
process boards should go through to determine whether to reappoint CEOs after their 5 year
terms have expired. I am particularly interested in:
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any guidance around the process for determining whether to reappoint the CEO;
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any guidance as to whether the process should include an assessment as to whether the
CEO was still suitable for the role;
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any expectation that a transparent process is undertaken, or that reappointments are
publicly disclosed; and
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any oversight by, or engagement with, PSC as part of the process.”
I note over the last year four CEOs have had their terms extended, without any public
information about the process undertaken, and in almost all cases without any public
notification of the extensions. This includes the CEOs of: Broadcasting Commission | NZ on Air;
Fire and Emergency; Real Estate Authority; and NZ Qualifications Authority.
I would further like to request a summary from the Boards of these four entities outlining:
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the process undertaken to determine to reappoint the CEOs;
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the factors taken into account in making that decision, including whether ongoing
suitability was assessed;
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whether any external advice, or feedback, was sought to support the decision. This
includes, but is not limited to, whether stakeholder feedback was sought (including from
staff); and
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how, if at al , the reappointment was communicated to staff, stakeholders, and the
public.”
Level 10, Te Iho | 1 Lambton Quay | PO Box 329
Wellington 6140 | New Zealand
Phone +64 4 495 6600

We have transferred the part of your request outlined below to NZ On Air, Fire and Emergency
(FENZ), the Real Estate Authority (REA), and New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) as this
information is not held by us but is believed to be held by these agencies.
“I note over the last year four CEOs have had their terms extended, without any public
information about the process undertaken, and in almost al cases without any public
notification of the extensions. This includes the CEOs of: Broadcasting Commission | NZ on Air;
Fire and Emergency; Real Estate Authority; and NZ Qualifications Authority.
I would further like to request a summary from the Boards of these four entities outlining:
- the process undertaken to determine to reappoint the CEOs;
- the factors taken into account in making that decision, including whether ongoing
suitability was assessed;
- whether any external advice, or feedback, was sought to support the decision. This
includes, but is not limited to, whether stakeholder feedback was sought (including from
staff); and
- how, if at al , the reappointment was communicated to staff, stakeholders, and the
public.”
In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the Official Information Act 1982 to
transfer your request.
You will hear further from NZ on Air, FENZ, REA and NZQA concerning this part of your request.
The other parts of your request will remain with Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission.
Yours sincerely
Nicky Dirks
Manager – Ministerial and Executive Services
Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission
Level 10, Te Iho | 1 Lambton Quay | PO Box 329
Wellington 6140 | New Zealand
Phone +64 4 495 6600
Document Outline
- Official Information Act Transfer Our ref: OIA 2025-0090
- Official Information Act Transfer Our ref: OIA2025-0090
- Official Information Act Transfer Our ref: OIA 2025-0090
- Official Information Act Transfer Our ref: OIA 2025-0090
- Official Information Act Transfer Our ref: OIA 2025-0090