Job Title: Remuneration Authority - Member (Remuneration specialist)
About the Board
The Remuneration Authority (the Authority) is established under the Remuneration Authority Act
1977. The Authority’s role is to set the remuneration, fees, certain al owances and (for some)
superannuation for:
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the Governor-General
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Members of Parliament, including the Prime Minister and Ministers
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Judicial officers from the Chief Justice to Community Magistrates
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Local government elected officials, including Mayors, Chairpersons, Council ors,
community and local board members
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Independent statutory officers, where the holders of the office are required to exercise a
high degree of independence, as set out in the Fourth Schedule of the Remuneration
Authority Act 1977, and members of Independent Crown Entities as specified in the
Crown Entities Act 2004, and others specified within other Acts.
The Authority also sets:
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annuities for former Governors-General
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annuities and travel services for former Prime Ministers
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accommodation al owances and reimbursement for Members of Parliament and travel
entitlements for members’ families.
The key roles and responsibilities of the Authority are set out in the Remuneration Authority Act
1977. A number of other Acts further define the Authority’s role in relation to specific groups and
individuals including:
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Governor-General Act 2010
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Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Act 2013
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Local Government Act 2002.
The Authority issues (mainly annual) determinations on salaries, allowances and
superannuation in al of these areas. In order to make these determinations, the Authority
researches, receives submissions and analyses remuneration and terms and conditions
including developments in other jurisdictions
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Determinations must be legislatively compliant as many of the Authority’s’ determinations are
secondary legislation, and the others are administrative instruments that must be implemented
according to their tenor.
The Authority has the ability to conduct formal hearings but very rarely operates in that manner.
Person specifications
Specific skills required at this time
Roles on the Authority are not simply governance focussed but have a substantial operational
work commitment. There are only two staff so much of the detailed work is undertaken directly
by the Chair and members.
Candidates for the Remuneration Authority member role are required to have the fol owing:
• Understanding and experience of remuneration setting and management
• Numerical y competent and experienced with complex spreadsheets.
• Attention to detail in complex technical work, ensuring strict adherence to legislative
requirements.
General skills relevant to members of the Authority
The Authority, by its nature, is sensitive, technical and potential y controversial. It is desirable
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for members to have:
• pragmatism and flexibility
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• judgement, tact and discretion
• knowledge of central and/or local government systems and processes
• awareness of remuneration-fixing processes, and superannuation schemes.
The Authority needs to maintain a balance of skil s across its members. Ideal y, the three
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members (including the Chair) wil bring one of the skil sets of:
1. remuneration management expertise
2. senior local government and/or public sector experience; or
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3. statistician
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the cialist role.
Al members must understand parliamentary processes. Each member (including the Chair) is
expected to lead work relating to a specific portfolio of the Authority’s clients.
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Time Commitment and Remuneration
The Chair and members’ fees are set in accordance with the Cabinet Fees Framework. The daily
rate for members is $990. Al owances and expenses are paid in accordance with the Fees and
Travel ing Allowances Act 1951.
The position is based in W
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week on average over the year. The work requirement is sometimes extensive, requiring near ful
time involvement, whereas other periods require substantial y less time commitment. The peak
period occurs in June with a lesser peak in September.
More information
Please refer to the position description for more details. Applications close on
Tuesday 24 February 2026.
For enquiries about the position, please contac
t [email address].
Job Title: New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology - Chair
About NZIAT
NZIAT is a dedicated public research organisation (PRO) driving economic growth through
advanced technology development and commercialisation.
NZIAT is first being incubated within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) before becoming an independent entity, and wil take on PRO status when legislation
comes into effect in July 2026.
Objectives and functions
NZIAT aims to fill a gap in the current system by providing leadership and coordination in New
Zealand’s advanced technology research and creating stronger pathways to commercial
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• Connecting world-class research teams across universities, PROs, and private sector
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research partners.
• Transforming technological breakthroughs into commercial success.
• Building New Zealand's knowledge and foresight capability in critical emerging
technologies.
• Linking New Zealand's expertise into global technology networks and markets.
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• Connecting researchers and industry to solve difficult problems.
Skills and experience
The Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology is seeking candidates for the Chair role that
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possess the fol owing skil s and experience:
• Proven governance experience as C
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• Strong leadership, strategy, and stakeholder management skil s.
• Deep interest in maximising the value of advanced technology for New Zealand’s
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Additional skills, experience, and attributes
In addition to the required skil s, the fol owing would be advantageous:
• Business and commercial acumen, including industry connections.
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• Commercialisation and innovation experience.
• Financial acumen, including audit and risk management expertise.
• Media and public relations experience.
• Knowledge of public accountability, machinery of government, and New Zealand’s
science, innovation and technology system.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Additional Information
A position description for the role can be found here:
New Zealand Institute for Advanced
Technology (Chair) | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Please note that applications close 26 February 2026
at 11.59pm.
For enquiries about the position, email
: [email address]
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