Reference: 20260076
5 March 2026
John Luke
[FYI request #33647 email]
Dear John
Thank you for your Official Information Act request, received on 7 February 2026. You
requested the following (numbered for ease of response):
1. How you called for public nomination and on what platform you have cal for public
nominations e.g. govt.jobs website.
Nominations from the National Caucus and Coalition parties were sought along with a
public ad posted on boardappointments.co.nz
2.A copy of your ad and pay rate as well.
Please see attached
3. 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.
38 candidates applied via our website boardappointments.co.nz.
There were none who were received from other nominating agencies nor were there
other political nominations.
4.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 as the appointment
process is stil currently underway. 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.
5. How many vacancies are you looking to fil ?
There is one member vacancy
In making my decision, I have considered the public interest considerations in section
9(1) of the Official Information Act.
Please note that this letter (with your personal details removed) and enclosed
document may be published on the Treasury website.
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This reply addresses the information you requested. Under section 28(3) of the Act,
you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any decisions made under this
request.
Yours sincerely
Stella Kotrotsos
Manager, Governance and Appointments
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Position Specification
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga (the Commission)
On behalf of the Minister for Infrastructure, the Treasury is seeking applications from
individuals with proven commercial and governance expertise who can offer innovative
perspectives and contribute to the dynamic leadership of the Commission Board.
Applicants must have the necessary capabilities that enable them to meet the
requirements of a director in terms of the Companies Act 1993 and other relevant
legislation. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skil s, attributes,
behaviours, and personal qualities critical for organisational stewardship and required
for particular roles on the Board.
Capabilities sought
Ideal candidates wil have some or all of the following skil s and experience:
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governance and leadership skills: understanding board role, strategic
oversight, risk management, understanding of crown entities
•
infrastructure sector experience: understanding of infrastructure policy,
planning, and delivery; economic/financial acumen; large scale, complex
project delivery challenges, risks and mitigations
•
diversity and stakeholder engagement: iwi, government, local government,
industry, community groups
•
finance, accounting, audit experience, preferably CFO
•
machinery of government knowledge
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expertise in local and central government funding and financing
•
infrastructure investment capability and project overview at a governance
level
•
established leadership in fostering positive organisational culture, promoting
wellbeing, and managing an entity's reputation effectively
•
strategic and long-term analytical, data driven insights and capabilities
including data/AI oversight.
Remuneration
Members’ fees are $40,000 per annum, based on the expected commitment for
meeting attendance and other board business. Reasonable and actual travel and other
expenses related to board duties wil be paid.
Commitment
The Board has 10 meetings per year, typically comprising eight face-to-face meetings
and two over Zoom. Board meetings usually run for six to seven hours. There is a two-
day strategy meeting once per year. The board has only one sub- committee, Risk and
Assurance which meets seven times per year outside of the board meeting days. A full
induction process is offered.
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Closing date and Introduction
Candidates are required to submit a cover letter as part of their application. This should
include insights into their values, interests, and motivations for the role, as well as any
personal attributes, strengths, and diverse perspectives they believe would enhance
their contribution to the Board. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their skil s,
experience, and achievements align with the core capabilities sought, providing a
detailed and compel ing outline in their cover letter.
Please note that if you are shortlisted as part of this appointment process, you wil be
asked to disclose all relevant interests (which could be personal, private, business or
financial interests) that could result in an actual, potential or perceived conflict of
interest. Al shortlisted candidates are also subject to reference and background checks
which wil be undertaken by an external provider engaged by the Treasury. Al final
decisions regarding board composition are at the discretion of the shareholding or
responsible Minister. Your application and cover letter are required to be with the
Treasury no later than
5.00pm on Monday 26 January 2026. Any queries should be directed to the Governance and Appointments Team at
[email address].
Current Board composition
Board Member
Appointment date
Term end date
Raveen Jaduram (Chair)
25 September 2019
30 April 2027
Sue Tindal (Deputy Chair)
25 September 2019
31 August 2026
Tim Brown
1 February 2025
31 January 2028
Dr Sina Cotter-Tait
1 November 2021
30 April 2026
Maurice Davis
1 July 2020
30 September 2026
Stephen Selwood
1 February 2025
31 January 2028
Entity’s business and structure
https://www.tewaihanga.govt.nz/
The Commission is an autonomous Crown entity (ACE) established under the New
Zealand Infrastructure Commission/ Te Waihanga Act 2019. The Commission was
established to ensure New Zealand gets the quality infrastructure investment needed to
improve our long-term economic performance and social wellbeing.
The Commission is the primary advisor to the Minister for Infrastructure on the
infrastructure system and, as an ACE, is expected to take an independent view in the
advice it provides on infrastructure matters.
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