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Appendix A: Document 1
New Zealand School Property
Agency Board appointments
We are seeking expressions of interest for the New Zealand
School Property Agency Board currently being established. Up
to 9 board members will be appointed for up to 3-year terms.
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About the board
The New Zealand School Property Agency Board (NZSPA):
is a new statutory Crown agent being established after the 2024 Ministerial
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enquiry to improve school property processes and associated education
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is responsible for the effective, efficient administration of education property
on behalf of the Crown
will plan, design, construct, acquire, maintain, repair and dispose of education
property consistent with Government priorities and relevant legislation
will support schools and other regulated entities on capital projects and
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Ministry-funded maintenance
will provide advice to the Minister of Education and Secretary for Education
on property planning and delivery and maintain constructive sector
relationships.
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Once the board is established, it is proposed that the Minister of Education
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appoint up to 9 board members. Terms will be to 3 years, with the possibility of
re-appointment. We are seeking expressions of interest for these positions.
Roles will begin from the date of establishment for NZSPA. This is expected in
the second half of 2026.
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About the role
We are seeking members with the following experiences and skills:
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Crown agent governance and leadership
system leadership and public sector change
construction, property and asset management governance
commercial and financial acumen
education stakeholder engagement and outcomes
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori, and iwi partnerships
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large investment and business case oversight.
Board members have an expected 30 days per annum commitment for
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attending meetings and other board business.
How to apply
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Email your cover letter and current CV or requests for more information to:
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Send your application to us by Wednesday 25 March 2026.
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Position Profile – NZSPA board member
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Appointed by:
Minister of Education (responsible Minister)
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Term:
up to 3 years
Remuneration:
Cabinet Fees Framework CO (25) 2 — NZSPA is classified as
Group 3a (General Governance Boards), level 2 body.
About NZSPA
The New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) is being established following the 2024
Ministerial Inquiry, which identified a need to improve school property processes and associated
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education outcomes. The Agency wil be a statutory Crown agent responsible for the effective,
efficient administration of education property on behalf of the Crown, and will specifically plan,
design, construct, acquire, maintains repair and dispose of education property consistent with
Government priorities and relevant legislation.
NZSPA will support schools and other regulated entities on capital projects and Ministry-funded
maintenance, monitors property performance and compliance, provides advice to the Minister and
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Secretary on property planning and delivery, and maintains constructive sector relationships.
NZSPA will uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities, build enduring partnerships with Māori, and
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operate in line with Cabinet Circular CO (23) 9 on investment management and asset
performance.
Workload, remuneration and term of appointment
Board members prepare for and attend scheduled Board and committee meetings, participate in
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strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, and undertake site visits as required. Indicative
time commitment is around 30 days per annum (board/committee work, preparation, engagement
and site visits). An annual remuneration fee is set under the Cabinet Fees Framework CO (25) 2.
NZSPA is classified as Group 3a (General Governance Boards). Reasonable expenses wil be
reimbursed in line with NZSPA policy.
Position purpose
As part of a collective governance body, members provide strategic direction, stewardship and
oversight so NZSPA delivers value for the Crown and the education sector. Members may also
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serve on Board subcommittees with delegated responsibilities.
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Skills profile
Knowledge & • Crown agent governance & leadership (public accountability, Ministerial
experience
direction, duties under the Crown Entities Act)
• System leadership & public sector change (reform, machinery-of-
government)
• Construction, property & asset management governance (major capital
programmes, consenting, portfolio optimisation, delivery models)
• Commercial & financial acumen (business cases, capital decisions, long-
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run financial sustainability, value-for-money)
• Education stakeholder engagement & outcomes (how property influences
teaching/learning, equity and inclusion, relationships with
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schools/boards/principals)
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Māori & iwi partnerships (Māori
governance/partnership frameworks, Māori‑medium settings)
• Large investment & business case oversight (delivery pathways, cost
drivers, risk profiles, benefit realisation)
• Risk, audit & assurance (including application of CO (23) 9 to asset
management and performance)
Skills &
• Strategic and independent thinking, sound judgement
attributes
• High integrity, acts in good faith, maintains confidentiality and “no
surprises”
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• Collaborative, constructive and culturally responsive, strong relationship
management
• Highly developed communication skil s, able to read complex papers and
probe for assurance
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safety and wellbeing, and
professional development
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Responsibilities of all board members
Board obligations are governed by the Crown Entities Act 2004 (see Schedule 3 and 5). As with all
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Crown entity boards, members are expected to maintain a high standard of behaviour in their
professional and personal dealings, including being sensitive to any involvements that might give
rise to a conflict of interest. Members must declare any personal or professional interests or
associations that might create a conflict with their duties. They have a responsibility for ongoing
management and awareness of any conflicts of interest, either actual or potential.
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Board members are directly accountable for:
When exercising powers or
The Board is col ectively responsible for
performing duties, members must act: ensuring that NZSPA:
• In good faith and in the best
• Operates consistently with its purpose,
interests of NZSPA and the
functions and accountability documents
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• Sets strategy and policy; monitors
• With reasonable care, diligence
performance, risk, assurance and
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and skil ; with honesty and
compliance (including asset management
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expectations under CO (23) 9)
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• By disclosing and managing
• Maintains financial sustainability; scrutinises
actual, potential or perceived
business cases and approves budgets and
conflicts of interest
key policies
• Without misusing information or
• Fosters a culture of safety, inclusion and
position; in accordance with the
continuous improvement; evaluates Board
Code of Conduct for Crown Entity
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Board members are expected to possess some or most of the following:
Key stakeholder
Maintain effective relationships with:
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• the responsible Minister and monitoring department
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• the Secretary for Education
• sector bodies
• school boards, principals and leaders
• iwi/Māori partners
• other Crown agencies and funders.
Strategy & policy
• Approve strategy, the operating model and annual plans
• set policy frameworks that enable effective governance of
property, investment and risk.
Chief Executive &
• Maintain an effective relationship with the Chief Executive
governance
• participate in appointment and performance eval
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processes as required
• support positive Board dynamics and succession planning.
Management
• Approve budgets; monitor risk, assurance and compliance
obligations
(including health, safety and wellbeing)
(governance oversight)
• participate in Audit & Risk and other commit ees.
Reporting
• Meet reporting obligations to Ministers, the monitoring
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department and stakeholders
• ensure accurate, timely and transparent reporting and
disclosures.
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Eligibility for board membership
The Ministry wil seek confirmation of a candidate’s eligibility during the appointments process and
prospective appointees must consent in writing to become a member, meet requirements under
the Crown Entities Act 2004 and any appointment letter, and disclose any interests and conflicts for
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management. Security vetting may be required.
The Position Profile should be read alongside the Crown Entities Act 2004 and Cabinet Circulars
CO (23) 9 and CO (25) 2.
Resignation or removal from office
A member may resign by written notice to the responsible Minister and the Chair (with a copy to
the Board/monitoring department). After consultation with the person concerned, the responsible
Minister may remove a member by writ en notice.
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