Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) - Member

Overview

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) is a Crown agent established under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000. EECA’s mandate is to encourage, promote, and support energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the use of renewable energy sources in New Zealand.

Skills and experience required

The Minister of Energy is seeking expressions of interest for five member roles from candidates with a background and experience in the following areas:

Key Areas of Expertise Sought:

1. Energy Efficiency (Demand-side Management): Deep knowledge of energy efficiency practices and demand-side management.
2. Gas Sector: Experience with industrial energy systems, process heat, and transition pathways for gas-using sectors.
3. Distributed Energy, Technology & Innovation: Specialist understanding of solar PV, distributed energy resources, batteries, flexibility markets, and digital/controls innovation.
4. Strategic Finance: Strong capability in public sector finance, complex investment oversight, financial strategy, and value-for-money assurance.
5. Community Engagement: Proven experience in community and stakeholder relationship management, consumer perspectives, and environmental oversight.

General skills relevant to members of a Crown entity board

• Proven governance experience, including board or senior leadership roles.
• Strategic agility and the ability to provide direction in a rapidly evolving sector.
• Demonstrated leadership and sound judgment in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to work constructively with industry, government, and community groups.
• Financial acumen, with experience in overseeing complex investments, public sector finance, or value-for-money assurance.
• Effective communication and influencing skills, with the ability to represent EECA’s interests to diverse audiences.
• Experience in risk management and the ability to identify and respond to emerging challenges.
• Collaborative approach and the ability to work as part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary board.

How to apply

Click on the Apply now button below to complete your application. All applications must be submitted via our online process. A position description can be found here.

Email boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz if you have any further questions.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 8 April 2026.