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Applicants wanted for the Fire and Emergency New Zealand 
Board 
On behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Department of Internal Affairs is seeking 
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candidates interested in serving as the Chair, or a member, of the Fire and Emergency New 
Zealand Board (the Board).  
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown agent under the Crown Entities Act 2004 (CEA). 
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It was established under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 (the Act) and 
provides a nationwide emergency response.  
The Board is responsible to the Minister of Internal Affairs for the efficient administration of 
its duties and functions under the CEA and other legislation and has overall responsibility for 
the performance of Fire and Emergency New Zealand.  
More information on the Board's membership can be found at 
https://fireandemergency.nz/about-us/what-we-do/our-structure/. 
Chair Position 
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This is a high-impact Crown entity Chair role where governance decisions directly influence 
community safety and national resilience. It demands strong strategic judgement, financial 
expertise, and people insight, alongside the ability to build and maintain trusted 
relationships with government, unions, volunteers, and local communities. 
Carried out effectively, the Chair will help shape Fire and Emergency into a resilient, trusted, 
and forward-looking organisation that is fully equipped to meet New Zealand’s emergency 
response needs for years to come. The role involves leading governance through a period of 
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structural, financial, and workforce change, amid rising operational demand and increasing 
accountability. 
Member Position 
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As a member of the Fire and Emergency Board, you would contribute to the governance of 
one of New Zealand’s most operationally critical Crown entities. Board decisions have a 
direct influence on community safety, public confidence, and the organisation’s ability to 
respond to emergencies now and into the future. 
This role offers an experienced director the opportunity to apply strong governance 
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judgement and financial expertise in a demanding public sector environment. 
Application Information 
Further information on the roles and how to apply, including Candidate Profiles and the 
required Expression of Interest Form can be found at 
https://www.dia.govt.nz/Appointments-to-Statutory-Bodies.  
Application close 5pm Tuesday, 24 February 2026 and should be sent to 
[email address]. 
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please ensure to note whether you are applying for the Chair or member 
position. 
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Candidate Profile 
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair 
The Minister of Internal Affairs (the Minister) is seeking applications from eligible candidates 
interested in serving as the Chair of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire and 
Emergency) Board (the Board). 
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Role overview and opportunity 
Why this role matters 
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This is a high-impact Crown entity Chair role where governance decisions directly influence 
community safety and national resilience. It demands strong strategic judgement, financial 
expertise, and people insight, alongside the ability to build and maintain trusted 
relationships with government, unions, volunteers, and local communities. 
Carried out effectively, the Chair will help shape Fire and Emergency into a resilient, trusted, 
and forward-looking organisation that is fully equipped to meet New Zealand’s emergency 
response needs for years to come. The role involves leading governance through a period of 
structural, financial, and workforce change, amid rising operational demand and increasing 
accountability. 
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Financial stewardship 
Fire and Emergency operates in a capital-intensive, high-demand environment, where 
pressures are driven by factors such as climate-related events, population growth, and 
increasing operational complexity rather than discretionary expansion. Over the next three 
years, the Board will need to balance long-term financial sustainability with maintaining 
frontline capability. 
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Key financial oversight responsibilities include: 
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monitoring and reviewing major asset and infrastructure investment programmes,
including stations, fleet, equipment, and enabling technology 
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ensuring an appropriate balance between operating and capital expenditure within
constrained fiscal settings 
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providing assurance that value for money, productivity, and risk-based prioritisation
are clearly demonstrated to the Minister and central agencies. 
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The Chair will play a critical role in shaping and challenging robust, evidence-based advice on 
funding sustainability and investment decisions, focusing on long-term resilience rather than 
short-term operational pressures. 
Workforce and people leadership 
The organisation’s workforce is both a critical strength and a complex governance 
responsibility. Fire and Emergency relies on a mix of career firefighters and a large volunteer 
network, particularly in rural and regional communities. Sustaining this model over time 
represents a central strategic challenge. 
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oversight of volunteer recruitment, retention, and support, adapting to changes in 
community demographics and participation 
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monitoring and guiding complex collective employment negotiations in a way that 
ensures fairness, safety, and affordability 
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assuring that organisational culture prioritises wellbeing, safety, and leadership 
capability in a high-risk operating environment. 
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The Chair will play a key role in reviewing and challenging advice from management, 
ensuring that workforce capability, engagement, and resilience are fully considered 
alongside financial and operational decision-making. 
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Governance in a political and public context 
The Chair operates in a high-accountability context, where the Minister expects clear 
oversight of Fire and Emergency’s use of Crown and levy funding. This includes ensuring that 
financial decisions are transparent, evidence-based, and aligned with government priorities, 
with a clear understanding of cost drivers and a focus on efficiency and value for money. 
Through leading by example, the Chair ensures the Board upholds the highest standards of 
integrity and ethical conduct, complies with legislation and Crown entity guidance, and 
manages conflicts of interest appropriately. The Board must also engage constructively with 
parliamentary scrutiny, other agencies, and key stakeholders, including unions, to maintain 
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public confidence and effective governance. 
The Chair will ensure the Board considers workforce wellbeing, capability, and resilience as 
part of its oversight of strategic, financial, and operational decisions, recognising that a 
strong, capable, and supported workforce is central to Fire and Emergency’s long-term 
effectiveness. 
Skills, knowledge, and expertise sought for the Board 
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Expressions of interest are being sought from candidates who possess the following skills, 
knowledge, and expertise: 
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Senior governance and Chair experience – Proven experience chairing boards in the 
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public and/or private sector, with the credibility to lead a complex Crown entity. 
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Strategic governance leadership – Demonstrated ability to provide clear strategic 
direction, contribute to high-level decision-making, and oversee risk and regulatory 
responsibilities in complex organisations. 
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Understanding of public accountability and government processes – Strong 
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knowledge of the machinery of government and the political interface, with the ability 
to build and maintain the confidence of Ministers. 
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Ability to operate effectively in complex environments – Experience navigating 
competing priorities, ambiguity, and stakeholder expectations in large, multifaceted 
organisations. 
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Financial and investment oversight – Strong expertise in financial governance, 
including oversight of large operating budgets, capital investment programmes, and 
sustainable funding models in a fiscally constrained environment. 
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Personal leadership attributes  
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What this looks like in practice 
Focused on what matters 
Keeps the Board’s attention on service delivery, financial 
most for New Zealanders 
sustainability, risk, and long-term resilience. 
Strategic and long-term in 
Guides the Board to consider future challenges and 
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opportunities, ensuring decisions are informed by robust 
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data and a clear understanding of the operating 
environment. 
Curious, analytical, and 
Seeks clear, validated information; probes assumptions; 
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evidence-led 
and ensures advice and reporting support well-informed 
decision-making, including in complex areas such as 
technology and workforce capability. 
Confident in constructive 
Professionally and respectfully tests management advice, 
challenge 
particularly where information is unclear, incomplete, or 
does not adequately support Board oversight of 
performance and risk. 
A strong facilitator of 
Creates an environment that encourages diverse views, 
collective performance 
high-quality debate, and independent thinking, while 
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ensuring decisions are made collectively and members 
publicly support agreed outcomes. 
Calm, credible, and 
Leads effectively through pressure, change, or crisis, and 
authoritative 
represents the organisation with confidence when 
engaging with the Minister, central agencies, and key 
sector stakeholders. 
Relationship-centred and 
Builds high-trust relationships with the Minister, 
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politically astute 
monitoring department, and emergency management 
partners, applying sound judgement in a politically 
sensitive context. 
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Committed to integrity and 
Models high ethical standards, manages conflicts of 
public service values 
interest rigorously, and ensures the Board acts in the 
public interest as part of a unified public service. 
Focused on organisational 
Supports the Board to actively monitor executive 
and leadership capability 
capability, succession planning, and organisational 
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Board. 
Committed to continuous 
Champions regular self-review and independent 
improvement through 
evaluation, using insights to strengthen Board culture, 
reflection and evaluation 
capability, and effectiveness over time. 
 
 
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Expression of interest process 
Candidates who would like to be considered for appointment to the Board must provide all 
the following information
 to the Department of Internal Affairs at 
[email address], by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, 24 February 2026
• 
Completed and signed expression of interest form (attached). 
• 
Current curriculum vitae. 
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• 
Cover letter from the nominee explaining their interest in the role and how their skills 
and experience match those being sought. 
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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 will also be asked to confirm 
their personal and financial probity. The Department if 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, 
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persons employed in the public service are ineligible for appointment to the Board. 
Applications by way of nomination will 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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Appendix A: Role overview and responsibilities 
Overview of Fire and Emergency New Zealand 
Fire and Emergency was established under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 
(the Act) and is a Crown agent under the Crown Entities Act 2004 (CEA). It provides a 
nationwide emergency response service and has 14,500 personnel, including permanent 
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career firefighters who are mostly based in major towns and cities, volunteer firefighters 
predominantly serving more remote and rural communities, and staff who work behind the 
scenes to equip and enable frontline personnel to serve communities. 
Fire and Emergency’s current focus is on: 
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strengthening efficiency and value for money by ensuring resources are deployed to 
best effect and identifying opportunities for efficiency and productivity improvements 
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ensuring that the organisation is well integrated into the wider emergency 
management system and works effectively with other emergency management 
agencies to deliver emergency services in communities 
• 
fostering a positive, safe, and high-performing organisational culture by embedding 
recent improvements and good practice across the organisation 
• 
successfully undergoing and implementing timely outcomes of upcoming Collective 
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Employment Agreement negotiations with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters 
Union, Public Services Association, and the Fire Emergency Commanders Association. 
Detailed information on Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s functions, priorities and 
operating environment is set out in its Statement of Performance Expectations, Statement of 
Intent and the Fire and Emergency National Strategy. These documents and other 
information can be accessed online at https://fireandemergency.nz/about-us/key-
documents/. 
 
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The Board 
The Board is responsible to the Minister of Internal Affairs for the efficient administration of 
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its duties and functions under the CEA and other legislation and has overall responsibility for 
the entity’s performance. Under section 9 of the Act, the Board consists of no fewer than 
five and not more than six members, including the Chair and Deputy Chair.  
More information on the Board's membership can be found at 
https://fireandemergency.nz/about-us/what-we-do/our-structure/. 
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Role of the Board Chair 
The Chair’s role includes: 
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Providing effective leadership and direction to the Board and Fire and Emergency, 
consistent with the Minister’s expectations of good practice. 
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Ensuring effective accountability and governance of Fire and Emergency, consistent 
with the requirements of relevant legislation including the CEA. 
• 
Developing and maintaining sound relationships with Ministers and their advisors 
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including: 
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leading formal engagement with the Minister, particularly on budget and 
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− 
approving key governance documents (Statement of Intent, Statement of 
Performance Expectations, and Annual Report), generally with the Deputy Chair 
where appointed 
− 
acting as the Board’s spokesperson, ensuring two-way communication of Board 
and Ministerial views 
− 
meeting ‘no surprises’ obligations. 
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• 
Acting as the public and governmental representative of Fire and Emergency, including 
presenting organisational objectives and strategy, engaging with stakeholders, and 
leading any select committee appearances. 
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Chair Board meetings effectively, including setting the annual work programme and 
agendas, ensuring timely, high-quality information, facilitating inclusive and 
constructive discussion, guiding the Board toward consensus, and clearly summarising 
decisions. 
• 
Ensuring appropriate policies and structures are in place to support the Board, 
including processes in accordance with Schedule 5 of the CEA. 
• 
Support and develop Board capability, including motivating members, leading tailored 
induction for new members, identifying and addressing development needs, and 
managing underperformance where necessary. 
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Lead Board evaluation and continuous improvement, including annual performance 
assessments of the Board, the Chair, and individual members. 
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Support Board succession and appointments, including contributing to recruitment 
processes, maintaining an overview of desired Board composition, succession 
planning, and diversity. 
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Provide guidance and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive, maintaining an 
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effective working relationship while exercising independent judgement. 
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Oversee the employment and performance of the Chief Executive, including succession 
planning, induction, formal performance assessments, and application of the Public 
Service Commissioner’s guidance on terms and conditions. 
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Ensuring appropriate interest registers are maintained in accordance with section 64 of 
the CEA, and that conflicts of interest are identified and managed appropriately. 
Membership, commitment, and fees 
Under section 32 of the CEA, members of the Board are appointed for terms of office of up 
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to three years and continue in office after the expiry of their term until they are either 
removed, reappointed, a successor is appointed, or they resign.  
The Chair should be prepared to commit at least 50 days to their Board duties each year. The 
Board usually meets for at least one day each month, with preparation required. Members 
also attend strategic planning and special purpose meetings as required. 
The Board maintains an active programme of staff, volunteer and stakeholder visits around 
the country, and members make four or five regional visits every year. Members share the 
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Board’s representational duties, attending functions such as conferences, stakeholder 
meetings, firefighter competitions or commemorations, and other events related to Fire and 
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Fees for attendance at meetings are paid in accordance with the Cabinet Fees Framework. 
The Chair will receive an annual fee of $91,6501. The fee covers all board duties, including 
meeting preparation. Travel expenses are reimbursed on an actual and reasonable basis.  
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Candidate Information Sheet 
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board 
Member vacancy 
The Minister of Internal Affairs (the Minister) is seeking applications from eligible candidates 
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for a vacancy on the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire and Emergency) Board (the 
Board).  
Role overview and opportunity 
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As a member of the Fire and Emergency Board, you would contribute to the governance of 
one of New Zealand’s most operationally critical Crown entities. Board decisions have a 
direct influence on community safety, public confidence, and the organisation’s ability to 
respond to emergencies now and into the future. 
This role offers an experienced director the opportunity to apply strong governance 
judgement and financial expertise in a demanding public sector environment. Fire and 
Emergency is operating under sustained pressure from growing service demand, constrained 
funding, and heightened scrutiny over the use of public and levy funds. Board members are 
expected to engage deeply with these challenges and contribute to collective decisions that 
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balance operational readiness with long-term financial sustainability. 
As a Board member, you would be expected to bring an independent perspective, sound 
financial literacy, and the confidence to test and challenge management advice where 
appropriate. The role involves oversight of operating and capital expenditure, investment 
decisions, audit and risk management, and performance assurance, with a particular focus 
on understanding cost drivers and value for money. 
You would also operate within a high-accountability Crown entity context, requiring a good 
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understanding of the relationship between the Board, the Minister, and central agencies. 
Board members are expected to uphold high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and 
ethical conduct, and to contribute constructively to a Board culture that supports robust 
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debate and effective decision-making. 
For directors seeking a governance role with real public impact, this position provides the 
opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant organisation at a time when strong, 
disciplined, and thoughtful governance is critical to its long-term effectiveness. 
Skills, knowledge, and expertise sought for the Board 
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Expressions of interest are being sought from candidates who possess the following skills, 
knowledge, and expertise: 
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Governance experience, including familiarity with board processes and tools for
maintaining strong board performance, financial literacy, understanding of audit and 
risk, sound judgement and the ability to respond appropriately to sensitive and 
confidential matters and, if necessary, question the status quo. 
• 
Strong expertise in financial governance, including oversight of large budgets, capital
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investment programs, and sustainable funding models, particularly in a fiscally 
constrained environment.  
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Expertise in financial stewardship, sustainability, and investment, including strategic 
leadership, driving value-for-money, and a demonstrable commitment to delivering 
results for New Zealanders.  
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A good understanding of the relationship between Government and Crown Entities.  
Personal attributes  
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Attribute 
What this looks like in practice 
Focus on oversight and what 
Seeks information on performance data comparators 
matters 
with other entities, and evidence that entity data 
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confirms achievement of outcomes. 
Strategic and long-term in your 
Expects robust data to help focus on long term 
thinking 
outcomes for the entity and opportunities for new 
thinking/initiatives. 
Willing to challenge management 
Asks questions of executive management based on a 
constructively 
strong grasp of performance logic underpinning the 
entity’s planning documents. 
Proven governance capability 
Builds a reputation of being a strong contributor to 
successful strategies and working through difficult 
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issues and risk management. 
Commitment to collective 
Modifies personal views to publicly support Board 
decision making 
decisions. 
Demonstrates independent 
Interrogates accountability documents to strengthen 
thinking and contributes to high 
contribution to debate of entity performance. Strong 
quality debate 
contributor based on good knowledge of entity and 
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Government goals, and risk awareness. 
Values and asks for and/or 
Factors stakeholder perspectives into own views and 
reflects the views of a wide 
ensures stakeholder perspectives are prioritised. 
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stakeholder group at the board 
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Contributes to future board 
Understands the need to balance strengthening of 
success 
current service delivery and the entity’s long-term 
performance 
Understands the responsible 
Checks that entity performance reports provide 
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Minister’s roles and 
good information on the Minister’s priorities 
responsibilities and priorities 
Understands the entity’s 
Ensures contribution to board decisions factors in 
legislative function and board’s 
legislative responsibilities. 
decision-rights 
Committed to acting with 
Code of Conduct for Crown Entity Board Members 
integrity 
expectations and the political landscape of the day 
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guides actions and decisions. Ensures conflicts of 
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What this looks like in practice 
Understands and has a 
Applies public service ethos to assessment of board 
commitment to the Board’s role 
and service delivery reporting. Prioritises trust and 
as a contributor to the wider 
confidence. 
public service and public interest 
Understands the importance of 
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the entity demonstrating public 
response in the context of public value and 
value 
Minister’s priorities. 
Understands the public sector risk  Queries the effectiveness of activities, focusing on 
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environment and need for and 
problem solving and generating learning. Risk aware 
political nous 
focused on all aspects of the entity’s business. 
Expression of interest process 
Candidates who would like to be considered for appointment to the Board must provide all 
the following information
 to the Department of Internal Affairs at 
[email address], by no later than 5pm on Tuesday, 24 February 2026
• 
Completed and signed expression of interest form (attached). 
• 
Current curriculum vitae. 
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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 
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that may make their appointment inappropriate. Applicants will also be asked to confirm 
their personal and financial probity. The Department if 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 Board. 
Applications by way of nomination will undergo a contestable appointments process in line 
with the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines and will 
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not necessarily result in an appointment. 
 
 
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Appendix A: Role overview and responsibilities 
Overview of Fire and Emergency New Zealand 
Fire and Emergency was established under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 
(the Act) and is a Crown agent under the Crown Entities Act 2004 (CEA). It provides a 
nationwide emergency response service and has 14,500 personnel, including permanent 
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career firefighters who are mostly based in major towns and cities, volunteer firefighters 
predominantly serving more remote and rural communities, and staff who work behind the 
scenes to equip and enable frontline personnel to serve communities. 
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Fire and Emergency’s current focus is on: 
• 
strengthening efficiency and value for money by ensuring resources are deployed to 
best effect and identifying opportunities for efficiency and productivity improvements 
• 
ensuring that the organisation is well integrated into the wider emergency 
management system and works effectively with other emergency management 
agencies to deliver emergency services in communities 
• 
fostering a positive, safe, and high-performing organisational culture by embedding 
recent improvements and good practice across the organisation 
• 
successfully undergoing and implementing timely outcomes of upcoming Collective 
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Employment Agreement negotiations with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters 
Union, Public Services Association, and the Fire Emergency Commanders Association. 
Detailed information on Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s functions, priorities and 
operating environment is set out in its Statement of Performance Expectations, Statement of 
Intent and the Fire and Emergency National Strategy. These documents and other 
information can be accessed online at https://fireandemergency.nz/about-us/key-
documents/. 
 
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The Board 
The Board is responsible to the Minister of Internal Affairs for the efficient administration of 
THE 
its duties and functions under the CEA and other legislation and has overall responsibility for 
the entity’s performance. Under section 9 of the Act, the Board consists of no fewer than 
five and not more than six members, including the Chair and Deputy Chair.  
More information on the Board's membership can be found at 
https://fireandemergency.nz/about-us/what-we-do/our-structure/. 
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Role of a Board member 
The role of a Board member includes: 
• 
Contributing to the effective governance and stewardship of the entity, including 
supporting the Board to act in the best interests of the Crown and the public and to 
uphold the spirit of service to the community. 
• 
Ensuring the entity complies with the Crown Entities Act 2004 and other relevant 
legislation, including by overseeing the adequacy of systems, policies, and controls 
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required to support lawful, ethical, and effective operation. 
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Discharging the Board’s collective duties to the responsible Minister, including: 

 

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considering and making decisions consistent with the entity’s objectives, 
functions, Statement of Intent, and current Statement of Performance 
Expectations 
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supporting efficient and effective performance of the entity’s functions, including 
collaboration with other public entities where practicable 
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supporting arrangements that preserve, protect, and nurture the spirit of service 
employees bring to their work. 
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Participating fully in Board decision-making, including: 
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preparing for and attending Board and committee meetings 
− 
considering Board papers and information in advance 
− 
contributing to discussion, questioning, and decision-making 
− 
supporting collective accountability for Board decisions once taken. 
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Contributing to the development, oversight, and monitoring of the entity’s strategic 
direction, including long-term objectives, delivery effectiveness, and the allocation of 
resources. 
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Providing oversight and scrutiny of organisational performance, including monitoring 
progress against strategic priorities, performance expectations, risks, and statutory 
obligations. 
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Applying independent judgement to matters before the Board, including testing 
assumptions, seeking assurance, and contributing to robust decision-making. 
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Overseeing ethical standards and probity, including supporting appropriate conduct 
frameworks, reporting concerns where identified, and ensuring conflicts of interest are 
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declared and managed in accordance with the CEA. 
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Maintaining an understanding of the entity’s operating environment, including sector 
developments, emerging risks, and matters that may affect the entity’s ability to 
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deliver its functions and objectives. 
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Contributing to the Board’s financial oversight, including reviewing and understanding 
financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance information. 
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Participating in induction, ongoing training, and Board evaluation activities, to 
maintain and enhance governance capability and effectiveness. 
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Supporting effective risk management and accountability arrangements, including 
oversight of risk frameworks, assurance processes, and interest registers. 
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Operating effectively within the Board’s agreed digital governance arrangements, 
including the use of Board portals and electronic systems, and complying with 
confidentiality, information security, and records management requirements. 
Membership, commitment, and fees 
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Under section 32 of the CEA, members of the Board are appointed for terms of office of up 
to three years and continue in office after the expiry of their term until they are either 
removed, reappointed, a successor is appointed, or they resign.  

 

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Members should be prepared to commit at least 30 days to their Board duties each year. 
The Board usually meets for at least one day each month, with preparation required. 
Members also attend strategic planning and special purpose meetings as required. 
The Board maintains an active programme of staff, volunteer and stakeholder visits around 
the country, and members make four or five regional visits every year. Members share the 
Board’s representational duties, attending functions such as conferences, stakeholder 1982
meetings, firefighter competitions or commemorations, and other events related to Fire and 
Emergency’s work. 
Fees for attendance at meetings are paid in accordance with the Cabinet Fees Framework. 
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Members receive an annual fee of $45,6001. The Board fee cover all board duties, including 
meeting preparation. Travel expenses are reimbursed on an actual and reasonable basis.  
 
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1 This fee rate will come into effect on 1 April 2026 

 

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