Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited (ESR) Chair at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Wellington
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
MBIE is seeking candidates for the role of ESR Chair
On behalf of the shareholding Ministers, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as Chair of the Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited (ESR) Board.
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd (ESR) is a Crown Research Institute (CRI) that provides specialist science solutions related to forensic science and public and environmental health. ESR uses world-leading science to safeguard our health, keep our communities safer, protect our food-based economy, and improve the health of our water and natural environment.
- Strong governance experience, including previous experience in Chair roles.
- Strong commercial acumen and/or commercialisation skills.
- Strategy development experience and strategic leadership skills.
- Strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori and connections to Māori.
- Experience managing organisational change or transformation.
- Deep knowledge of and/or experience in the public sector.
- Experience in public health.
Candidates will be expected to have a genuine interest in ESR’s work, as well as the motivation and availability needed to be able to effectively carry out the role of the ESR Board Chair.
This is a contestable process and applications will be assessed according to the skills and experience the ESR Board requires at this particular time.
MBIE is committed to considering candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, including age, gender, ethnicity and geographic locations, to enable the Board to be high-performing.
Candidates wishing to put forward an expression of interest should enclose a copy of their CV and submit a cover letter outlining why they wish to be the Chair of the ESR Board.
Please refer to the position description for more details.
Applications closed on Wednesday, 24 August 2022.
For enquiries about the position, please contact boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment |
| Location: | Wellington |
| Position type: | Fixed Term Contract |
| Category: | Boards and Governance |
| Date listed: | 04-Aug-2022 |
| Closing date: | 24-Aug-2022 |
| Reference: | 40210800 |
| Attachment: | No File Attached |
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| Website: | http://www.mbie.govt.nz |
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