Reference: 20260057
2 March 2026
John Luke
[FYI request #33619 email]
Dear John
Thank you for your Official Information Act (OIA) request, received on 30 January
2026. You requested the following:
I noted, Radio New Zealand Board appointment
https://www.boardappointments.co.nz/api/appointmentround/positionspec/750
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
as wel . 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. Further, How many vacancies are you
looking to fil ?
Response
Regarding the Radio New Zealand Board appointment that your request refers to, the
vacancies were advertised on the Treasury’s candidate database, LinkedIn, the Super
Diversity Institute and Community Governance NZ website.
A copy of the position specification has been enclosed as part of this response. This
has been released in full under the Official Information Act. Note, this includes the
director fees, which are found in the remuneration section. It also states that the
Treasury is looking to fil up to three vacancies.
The Treasury received 74 nominations in total including three from Ministry for Culture
and Heritage.
Regarding the parts of your request listed below -
• 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.
These matters remain under active consideration by Ministers. Accordingly, this part of
your request is refused under s9(2)(f)(iv) of the Official Information Act - to maintain the
current constitutional conventions protecting the confidentiality of advice tendered by
ministers and officials.
1 The Terrace
PO Box 3724
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
tel. +64-4-472-2733
https://treasury.govt.nz
Please note that this letter (with your personal details removed) and enclosed
documents may be published on the Treasury website.
This reply addresses the information you requested. You have the right to ask the
Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision.
Yours sincerely
Stella Kotrotsos
Unit Manager, Governance, Appointments and Systems
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