Invest New Zealand - Chair

Invest New Zealand

Invest New Zealand (Invest NZ) is the country’s new investment promotion agency, focussed on attracting Foreign Direct Investment that will help drive innovation, productivity, and economic growth. It works with multi-national corporations and foreign investors to attract people, businesses, and capital to New Zealand. Invest NZ also engages with experienced, skilled investors through the Active Investor Plus Visa.

Person specifications

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced governors, motivated to contribute to building a more prosperous and sustainable economic future for New Zealanders with the following:

• Deep governance experience, including previous service as Chair, with a strong track record of providing strategic oversight, fostering high-performing boards.
• Demonstrated leadership in navigating diverse stakeholder relationships, building trusted connections across sectors, and aligning interests to achieve shared outcomes.
• Strong history of attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment (FDI), with a deep understanding of international investor expectations, market positioning, and the strategic levers that drive investment into New Zealand.
• Passionate about contributing to New Zealand’s economic development through effective governance, strategic leadership, and fostering global investment partnerships.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Time commitment and remuneration

The current remuneration for the Invest NZ Board Chair is $100,000 per year.

The Chair role position is part-time. Board meetings are held bimonthly, or as otherwise required, including at least one annual strategic planning meeting. In addition, Board members will also have committee responsibilities and attend additional meetings for those purposes. The expected time commitment is approximately 40 days a year.

How to apply

A position description can be found here: Invest New Zealand – Chair | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment 

Applications close at 11.59pm on 28 August 2025.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter through our online portal which can be found via our current vacancies page and clicking "Apply Now": Current board vacancies | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment 

Any applications received via email will be asked to apply through the portal in order to be considered.

For further enquiries about the position, email: boardappointments@mbie.govt.nz