2 February 2026 
 
John Luke 
[email address] 
Ref: SROIA-160 
 
 
Tēnā koe John 
 
Transfer of your request for official information 
 
Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) on 30 January 
2026 for information relating to appointments to the Research Funding New Zealand Board. 
You requested: 
 
“I noted, you have recently made Appointments to the Research Funding New 
Zealand Board 
 
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May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you have call 
for public nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. A copy of your ad and pay rate for the 
role 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 appointee. I am happy for you to remove all the personal 
information.” 
 
The information you have requested is more closely connected with the functions of the 
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). This Office has therefore decided 
to transfer your request in full to MBIE under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act. You can expect a 
response from MBIE in due course. 
  
Under section 28(3) of the Act, you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any 
decisions made under this request. The Ombudsman may be contacted by email at: 
[email address] or by calling 0800 802 602. 
 
Ngā mihi 
Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti 
Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology 
Minister for Universities 
Minister of Statistics 
Minister for Pacific Peoples 
Email: [email address] 
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand 
 
 
 

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