We support women interested in governance positions within the public sector by sharing opportunities about available roles and training opportunities through our Nominations Service.

If you’re interested in starting or furthering your governance career within the public sector, register to be a member of our Nominations Service!

How public sector governance works

How to register for the Nominations Service

  1. Visit our Nominations Service registration portal and click ‘Register’.
  2. Fill in the form to create your profile. Your profile has information about you and your skills, experience, and interests.
  3. Upload a copy of your up-to-date governance CV.
  4. Click save and submit.
  5. You can log back into the portal at any time to update your profile and upload a new CV.

How the Nominations Service works

Once registered, your profile goes into a database that the Ministry uses to identify candidates who have the required skills and experience for available board roles.

When a public sector board vacancy opens, depending on the appointment process, we either forward candidate details to the agency requesting nominations or contact you directly to encourage you to apply directly for the role.

Occasionally we are asked for nominations in confidence, and if this is the case, you may be contacted directly by an appointing agency to gauge your interest in the role or to notify you that your name has been forward as a direct nomination.

As a member of the Nominations Service database, you’ll also receive our regular newsletter that shares details about current board vacancies and upcoming training opportunities. 

There is no guarantee that by joining the Nominations Service database that you will be appointed to a role, as public sector board roles are in high demand and it can be a competitive and lengthy process.

Get in touch

If you want to talk to us more about becoming a public sector board or committee member, email boards@women.govt.nz.

If you are not currently available for consideration, or no longer want to be on the database, email boards@women.govt.nz.

More information

Read the Frequently Asked Questions about the Nominations Service.

Read the Nominations database privacy statement.

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