Board of the Banking Ombudsman

Board of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme - Director

The Board of the Banking Ombudsman has five members: two bank representatives, two customer representatives and an independent chair. On behalf of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, MBIE is seeking candidates for appointment to the board as a consumer representative.

Person specifications

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is seeking candidates with the following skills:

Specific skills required

• Governance experience

• An understanding of dispute resolution procedures

• A sound knowledge of consumer issues, especially bank customer issues

• Can provide assurance of independence from the banking and finance sector

Additional skills, experience and attributes required:

• Presence and gravitas, with the reputation and ability to command respect and win the confidence of consumers and other key stakeholders

• The wisdom to contribute constructively, reason objectively and critically, and grasp the complexities underlying an issue

• Reputation for integrity and trustworthiness, consistent with the values of the Scheme

• Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with directors of the Scheme, the Banking Ombudsman, and other identified key stakeholders

• Articulate, with well-developed presentational skills

More Information

For more information about this role, please refer to the position description.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 25 November 2024.

Applications must be submitted via the MBIE web portal. Email applications will not be accepted.
For enquiries about the position, please contact boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz.