Applications open: 20 February 2017
Application Close on: 13 March 2017
Location: Wellington
Knowledge and experience required
The TEC Board
Candidates for the TEC Board will have:
- knowledge of the tertiary education sector
- an understanding of the diverse perspectives of New Zealanders, particularly the needs of Māori and Pasifika
- expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- strategy and planning
- risk management, audit or compliance
- business/commerce
- finance
- tertiary education
- digital technology/social media
- legal
- organisational development
- knowledge and experience of government policy
- an understanding of Crown entities.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong understanding of customer service channels.
Additional requirements for the Chair
The TEC Board Chair will be a strategic thinker with a commitment to excellence. The Chair will have an impressive background in both executive and governance roles, which include the private sector. To lead the TEC through a significant period of organisational change, the Chair will also demonstrate proven experience in change management.
Commitment and remuneration
Appointments are for terms of up to 3 years, with a possibility of reappointment.
| Commitment | Fee |
Chair | Approximately 50 days per annum for TEC Board duties.
Approximately 12 days per annum for Governance Oversight Group duties.* | $45,360 per annum for TEC Board duties and responsibilities.
A pro rata daily rate will be paid for Governance Oversight Group duties. |
Member | Approximately 30 days per year for TEC Board duties. | $22,400 per annum for TEC Board duties and responsibilities. |
* The Chair will also sit on the Governance Oversight Groups of the Lincoln University/AgResearch Project Business Case and the University of Canterbury. Each will have an approximate time commitment of 6 days per annum.
The Board meets around 11 times a year. Reasonable allowances for travelling and other expenses relating to performing TEC Board duties and responsibilities.
Fees are reviewed regularly in accordance with the Cabinet fees framework.
About the TEC
The TEC is a Crown entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004. It’s governed by a board of between 6 and 9 members, appointed by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment.
The TEC implements the Tertiary Education Strategy. Each year the TEC invests approximately $2.8 billion in tertiary education so that New Zealanders are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for lifelong success.
Go to the Tertiary Education Commission website to find out more about the TEC.
How to apply
Submit your application (including an up to date CV) using the online form
Applications close Monday 13 March 2017
For more information email appointments.mailbox@education.govt.nz.