Appointing agencies

Government Sector

Listed below are the government agencies that are responsible for working with their Minister and undertaking the necessary administration required to fill board vacancies.  They will approach the Nominations Service and request the names and details of potentially suitable women who may meet the requirements for their board vacancies.

Department of Conservation
Department of Internal Affairs
Environmental Protection Agency
Land Information New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Education
Ministry for the Environment
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Justice
Ministry for Pacific Peoples
Ministry of Primary Industries
Ministry of Social Development
Sport New Zealand
State Services Commission
Te Puni Kōkiri
Tertiary Education Commission
Treasury (Commercial Operations group)
Ministry of Transport
Veterans Affairs New Zealand
Ministry for Women

All other sectors 

The Ministry regularly receives requests for suitable women candidates to fill governance roles from a range of organisations from different sectors, outside of Government. The Ministry endeavours to assist organisations, where time permits.