Chief Executives

Public sector chief executive remuneration and career profiles

Total CEs

1193

Average Pay

$344K

Median Pay

$372K

Financial Year

2024/25

CEs by Agency Type

Crown Entity (126)Crown Agent (32)Public Service Department (23)Tertiary Education Institution (12)Statutory Officer (4)Local Government (3)Trust (3)Crown Entity Company (2)Advisory Committee (1)non_public_service_department (1)Statutory Body (1)
NameAgencyTypeLatest PayStatus
Andrew McKenzie

Chief Executive

Kāinga Ora–Homes and CommunitiesCrown Entity$1066K(2024/25)Current
Jon Lamonte

Chief Executive

National Transition Unit - Water Services Reform ProgrammeCrown Entity$924K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Margie Apa

Chief Executive

Health New Zealand — Te Whatu OraCrown Entity$882K(2024/25)Current
Dawn Freshwater

Vice-Chancellor

The University of AucklandTertiary Education Institution$806K(2024/25)Current
Glenys Talivai

Chief Executive

Public TrustCrown Entity$793K(2024/25)Current
Colin Crampton

Chief Executive

National Transition Unit - Water Services Reform ProgrammeCrown Entity$738K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Dr John Small

Chair

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$716K(2024/25)Current
Megan Main

Chief Executive

ACCCrown Entity$714K(2024/25)Current
Peter Winder

Chief Executive

Te Pūkenga (NZ Institute of Skills and Technology)Crown Entity$690K(2023/24)Current
John Ryan

Controller and Auditor-General

Controller and Auditor-GeneralStatutory Officer$689K(2024/25)Current
Tony Davies

Chief Executive

Chief of the New Zealand Defence ForceStatutory Officer$684K(2024/25)Current
Una Jagose

Chief Executive

Crown LawCrown Entity$670K(2024/25)Current
Peter Chrisp

Chief Executive

New Zealand Trade and EnterpriseCrown Entity$659K(2024/25)Current
Grant Robertson

Vice-Chancellor

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$645K(2024/25)Current
Samantha Barrass

Chief Executive

Financial Markets AuthorityCrown Agent$639K(2024/25)Current
Andrew Kibblewhite

Chief Executive

Te Tāhū o te Ture - Ministry of JusticePublic Service Department$636K(2024/25)Current
Debbie Power

Chief Executive

Ministry of Social DevelopmentPublic Service Department$625K(2024/25)Current
Tim Fowler

Chief Executive

Tertiary Education Commission – Te Amorangi Mātauranga MatuaCrown Agent$625K(2024/25)Current
Carolyn Tremain

Chief Executive

Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentPublic Service Department$623K(2024/25)Current
Kevin Short

Chief Executive

Chief of the New Zealand Defence ForceStatutory Officer$623K(2023/24)Former
Nicolas Smith

Vice-Chancellor

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$619K(2024/25)Current
Gus Gilmore

Chief Executive

Te Pūkenga (NZ Institute of Skills and Technology)Crown Entity$617K(2024/25)Current
Cheryl de la Rey

Vice-Chancellor

University of CanterburyTertiary Education Institution$615K(2024/25)Current
Andrew Bridgman

Chief Executive

Ministry of Defence Manatū Kaupapa WaongaPublic Service Department$609K(2023/24)Former
Jason Delamore

Chief Executive

Lotto NZCrown Entity$597K(2024/25)Current
Paul James

Chief Executive

Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal AffairsPublic Service Department$595K(2024/25)Current
Andrew Crisp

Chief Executive

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga-Ministry of Housing and Urban DevelopmentPublic Service Department$595K(2024/25)Current
Damon Salesa

Vice-Chancellor

Auckland University of TechnologyTertiary Education Institution$593K(2024/25)Current
Prof. Jan Thomas

Vice-Chancellor

Massey UniversityTertiary Education Institution$592K(2024/25)Current
Helen Nicholson

Vice-Chancellor

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$589K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Rebecca Kitteridge

Commissioner

Deputy Public Service CommissionerCrown Agent$587K(2024/25)Current
Chris Seed

Chief Executive

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradePublic Service Department$580K(2023/24)Former
Peter Mersi

Chief Executive

Inland Revenue — Te Tari TaakeCrown Entity$578K(2024/25)Current
Stefan Korn

Chief Executive

Callaghan InnovationCrown Entity$566K(2024/25)Current
Diana Sarfati

Chief Executive

Ministry of Health – Manatū HauoraPublic Service Department$565K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Neil Quigley

Vice-Chancellor

The University of WaikatoTertiary Education Institution$537K(2024/25)Current
Keith Manch

Chief Executive

Civil Aviation Authority of New ZealandCrown Agent$535K(2024/25)Current
Vaughan Payne

Chief Executive

National Transition Unit - Water Services Reform ProgrammeCrown Entity$532K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Judge Peter Boshier

Chief Executive

Office of the OmbudsmanCrown Entity$531K(2024/25)Current
Christine Stevenson

Chief Executive

New Zealand Customs ServiceCrown Entity$528K(2024/25)Current
James Palmer

Chief Executive

Ministry for the Environment — Manatū Mō Te TaiaoPublic Service Department$524K(2024/25)Current
Kerry Gregory

Chief Executive

Fire and Emergency New ZealandCrown Entity$518K(2024/25)Current
Tina Mitchell

Chief Executive

Natural Hazards Commission – Toka Tū AkeCrown Agent$516K(2024/25)Current
Jeremy Lightfoot

Chief Executive

Department of CorrectionsPublic Service Department$513K(2024/25)Current
Penny Nelson

Chief Executive

Department of Conservation Te Papa AtawhaiPublic Service Department$502K(2024/25)Current
David Martin Wilson

Clerk

Clerk of the House of RepresentativesCrown Entity$481K(2024/25)Current
Andrew Hampton

Chief Executive

New Zealand Security Intelligence ServiceCrown Entity$480K(2024/25)Current
Pierre van Heerden

Grocery Commissioner

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$480K(2024/25)Current
Samantha Cliffe

Chief Executive

New Zealand Blood ServiceCrown Entity$477K(2024/25)Current
Audrey Sonerson

Chief Executive

The Ministry of Transport Te Manatū WakaPublic Service Department$477K(2024/25)Current
Iona Holsted

Chief Executive

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of EducationPublic Service Department$472K(2024/25)Former
Adrienne Meikle

Chief Executive

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$471K(2024/25)Current
Courtney Johnston

Chief Executive

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa TongarewaCrown Entity$470K(2024/25)Current
Grant Klinkum

Chief Executive

New Zealand Qualifications AuthorityCrown Agent$468K(2024/25)Current
Caralee McLiesh

Chief Executive

Te Tai Ōhanga | The TreasuryCrown Entity$465K(2024/25)Current
Rebecca Kitteridge

Chief Executive

New Zealand Security Intelligence ServiceCrown Entity$461K(2022/23)Current
Grant Edwards

Vice-Chancellor

Lincoln UniversityTertiary Education Institution$455K(2024/25)Current
Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae

Chief Executive

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and HeritagePublic Service Department$451K(2024/25)Current
Raelene Castle

Chief Executive

Sport New Zealand Ihi AotearoaCrown Entity$447K(2024/25)Current
Jennifer Windsor

Vice-Chancellor

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$447K(2022/23)CurrentActing
Kirstie Hewlett

Chief Executive

Maritime New ZealandCrown Entity$445K(2024/25)Current
René de Monchy

Chief Executive

Tourism New ZealandCrown Entity$444K(2024/25)Current
Allan Lindsay Freeth

Chief Executive

Environmental Protection AuthorityCrown Agent$444K(2024/25)Current
Andy Coster

Commissioner

Commissioner of PoliceCrown Agent$438K(2024/25)Current
David Gawn

Chief Executive

National Emergency Management AgencyCrown Entity$437K(2024/25)Current
Heather Baggott

Commissioner

Public Service CommissionerCrown Agent$437K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Andrew Clark

Chief Executive

Government Communications Security BureauCrown Entity$430K(2024/25)Current
Nicholas Pole

Chief Executive

Education Review OfficeCrown Entity$428K(2024/25)Current
Paula Tesoriero

Chief Executive

Whaikaha — Ministry of Disabled PeoplePublic Service Department$428K(2024/25)Current
Nick Paterson

Chief Executive

Drug Free Sport New ZealandCrown Entity$427K(2023/24)Current
Nepia Winiata

Chief Executive

Te Wānanga o AotearoaTertiary Education Institution$427K(2023/24)Current
Katrina Casey

Chief Executive

Cyclone RecoveryCrown Entity$422K(2024/25)Current
Peter Hughes

Commissioner

Public Service CommissionerCrown Agent$422K(2023/24)Current
Rafael Gonzalez-Montero

Chief Executive

Chief Executive of Parliamentary ServiceStatutory Officer$421K(2024/25)Current
Cassie Nicholson

Chief Parliamentary Counsel

Chief Parliamentary CounselStatutory Officer$420K(2024/25)Current
Gaye Searancke

Commissioner

Deputy Public Service CommissionerCrown Agent$420K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Mark Sowden

Chief Executive

Stats NZ Tatauranga AotearoaCrown Entity$413K(2024/25)Current
Riana Manuel

Chief Executive

Te Aka Whai Ora — Māori Health AuthorityCrown Agent$412K(2023/24)Current
Richard Chambers

Commissioner

Commissioner of PoliceCrown Agent$410K(2024/25)Current
Ben King

Chief Executive

Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetPublic Service Department$408K(2024/25)Current
Rt Hon Simon Upton

Commissioner

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the EnvironmentCrown Agent$406K(2024/25)Current
Brian Roche

Commissioner

Public Service CommissionerCrown Agent$401K(2024/25)Current
Kellie Coombes

Chief Executive

Manatū Wāhine Ministry for WomenPublic Service Department$395K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Sarah Gillies

Chief Executive

Electricity Authority Te Mana HikoCrown Agent$394K(2023/24)Current
Heather Baggott

Commissioner

Deputy Public Service CommissionerCrown Agent$393K(2024/25)Current
Lil Anderson

Chief Executive

The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana: Te Tari WhakatauCrown Entity$393K(2024/25)Current
Sunny Collings

Chief Executive

Health Research Council of New ZealandLocal Government$391K(2024/25)Current
Mervin Singham

Chief Executive

Ministry for Ethnic Communities Te Tare MātāwakaPublic Service Department$387K(2024/25)Current
Chappie Te Kani

Chief Executive

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for ChildrenPublic Service Department$387K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Adrienne Meikle

Chief Executive

Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New ZealandCrown Entity$387K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Marcos Pelenur

Chief Executive

Energy Efficiency and Conservation AuthorityCrown Agent$385K(2024/25)Current
Sarah Fitt

Chief Executive

PharmacCrown Entity$385K(2024/25)Current
Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone

Chief Executive

Ministry for Pacific PeoplesPublic Service Department$384K(2024/25)Current
Karen Chang

Chief Executive

Serious Fraud Office — Te Tari Hara TāwareCrown Entity$383K(2024/25)Current
Rami Rahal

Chief Executive

Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency)Crown Entity$380K(2024/25)Current
Renee Graham

Chief Executive

Social Wellbeing AgencyCrown Entity$378K(2023/24)Current
Linda Sissons

Chief Executive

Education New Zealand Manapou ki te AoCrown Entity$375K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Arran Jones

Chief Executive

Aroturuki Tamariki - Independent Children's MonitorCrown Entity$372K(2024/25)Current
Steve Haszard

Chief Executive

WorkSafe NZCrown Entity$371K(2024/25)Current
Wiremu Doherty

Chief Executive

Te Whare Wānanga o AwanuiārangiTertiary Education Institution$370K(2024/25)Current
Cameron Harland

Chief Executive

Broadcasting Commission, NZ On AirCrown Agent$367K(2024/25)Current
Michael Brewster

Chief Executive

National Transition Unit - Water Services Reform ProgrammeCrown Entity$365K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Belinda Moffat

Chief Executive

Real Estate AuthorityCrown Agent$364K(2024/25)Current
Janice Wilson

Chief Executive

Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety CommissionCrown Agent$360K(2022/23)Current
Allan Prangnell

Chief Executive

The Water Services Authority - Taumata ArowaiCrown Agent$359K(2024/25)Current
Vhari McWha

Commissioner

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$358K(2024/25)Current
Ashley Bloomfield

Chief Executive

Ministry of Health – Manatū HauoraPublic Service Department$356K(2022/23)Current
Helene Quilter

Commissioner

Deputy Public Service CommissionerCrown Agent$355K(2022/23)Current
Karen Orsborn

Chief Executive

Te Hiringa Mahara — Mental Health and Wellbeing CommissionCrown Agent$341K(2024/25)Current
Brian Young

Chief Executive

Accreditation CouncilLocal Government$339K(2024/25)Current
Dr Derek Johnston

Commissioner

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$337K(2024/25)Current
Stephen Wainwright

Chief Executive

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$328K(2024/25)Current
Peter Biggs

Chief Executive

New Zealand Symphony OrchestraCrown Entity$316K(2023/24)Current
Philip Cryer

Chief Executive

TelarcCrown Entity$316K(2024/25)Current
Andrew Coleman

Chief Executive

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere TaongaCrown Entity$312K(2024/25)Current
Sean Gray

Chief Executive

Peke Waihanga - Artificial Limb ServiceCrown Entity$311K(2024/25)Current
Bede Corry

Chief Executive

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradePublic Service Department$303K(2024/25)Current
Brook Barrington

Chief Executive

Ministry of Defence Manatū Kaupapa WaongaPublic Service Department$298K(2024/25)Current
Vanessa Horne

Chief Executive

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$292K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Martin Sawyers

Chief Executive

Transport Accident Investigation CommissionCrown Agent$292K(2024/25)Current
Nicola Hill

Chief Executive

Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency)Crown Entity$291K(2022/23)CurrentActing
Rebecca Rolls

Chief Executive

Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu RaunuiCrown Agent$287K(2024/25)Current
Parekawhia McLean

Chief Executive

Te Kāhui Tatari Ture | Criminal Cases Review CommissionCrown Agent$287K(2024/25)Current
Andrew Hudson

Chief Executive

Takeovers Panel Te Pae WhitimanaCrown Entity$285K(2024/25)Current
Mladen Ivancic

Chief Executive

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film CommissionCrown Agent$285K(2022/23)CurrentActing
Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae

Chief Executive

Ministry for Pacific PeoplesPublic Service Department$274K(2022/23)Current
Grant Verry

Chief Executive

The FoodbowlCrown Entity$272K(2024/25)Current
Jo Hendy

Chief Executive

He Pou a Rangi Climate Change CommissionCrown Agent$270K(2024/25)Current
Ngāhiwi Apanui

Chief Executive

Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission)Crown Agent$270K(2024/25)Current
Larry Parr

Chief Executive

Te Māngai Pāho (Māori Media Funding Agency)Crown Entity$261K(2024/25)Current
Brett Gliddon

Chief Executive

NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiCrown Entity$254K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Sarah Clark

Chief Executive

Social Workers Registration BoardCrown Entity$254K(2023/24)Current
Stephen Town

Chief Executive

Te Pūkenga (NZ Institute of Skills and Technology)Crown Entity$251K(2022/23)Current
Nicole Rosie

Chief Executive

NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiCrown Entity$244K(2024/25)Current
Moira Lawler

Chief Executive

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights CommissionCrown Agent$241K(2022/23)CurrentActing
Ric Cullinane

Chief Executive

Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa — Outdoor Access CommissionCrown Agent$232K(2024/25)Current
Bernadette Cavanagh

Chief Executive

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and HeritagePublic Service Department$221K(2022/23)Current
Joseph Liava'a

Associate Commissioner

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$218K(2024/25)Current
Bridget White

Chief Executive

Government Communications Security BureauCrown Entity$214K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Stacey Wood

Chief Executive

Te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho Broadcasting Standards AuthorityCrown Agent$213K(2024/25)Current
Diana Sarfati

Chief Executive

Te Aho o Te Kahu (Cancer Control Agency)Crown Entity$203K(2022/23)Current
Andrew Hampton

Chief Executive

Government Communications Security BureauCrown Entity$201K(2023/24)Current
Rakihia Tahumata Tau

Associate Commissioner

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$199K(2024/25)Current
Jordy Hendrikx

Chief Executive

Antarctica New ZealandCrown Entity$193K(2024/25)CurrentActing
April Mackenzie

Chief Executive

External Reporting BoardCrown Entity$193K(2024/25)Current
Bryn Gandy

Chief Executive

The Ministry of Transport Te Manatū WakaPublic Service Department$191K(2022/23)CurrentActing
Brook Barrington

Chief Executive

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradePublic Service Department$190K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Mereana Selby

Chief Executive

Te Wānanga o RaukawaTertiary Education Institution$189K(2023/24)Current
Kirsten Mason

Chief Executive

New Zealand Symphony OrchestraCrown Entity$186K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Grant McPherson

Chief Executive

Education New Zealand Manapou ki te AoCrown Entity$176K(2023/24)Current
Jane Lee

Chief Executive

Charter School AgencyCrown Entity$171K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Anaru Mill

Chief Executive

The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana: Te Tari WhakatauCrown Entity$167K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Wendy Venter

Chief Executive

External Reporting BoardCrown Entity$158K(2024/25)Current
Rebecca Kitteridge

Chief Executive

Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetPublic Service Department$156K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Gráinne Moss

Chief Executive

Ministry for RegulationPublic Service Department$144K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Glenn Webber

Chief Executive

The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana: Te Tari WhakatauCrown Entity$140K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Murray Young

Chief Executive

Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New ZealandCrown Entity$132K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Craig Jones

Chief Executive

Social Investment AgencyCrown Entity$129K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Kane Patena

Chief Executive

WorkSafe NZCrown Entity$128K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Chris Lyman

Chief Executive

Lotto NZCrown Entity$115K(2023/24)Current
Helen Cruse

Chief Executive

Te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho Broadcasting Standards AuthorityCrown Agent$110K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Richard Hawke

Chief Executive

Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New ZealandCrown Entity$108K(2023/24)CurrentActing
Anne Murray

Chief Executive

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film CommissionCrown Agent$107K(2024/25)Current
James Stevenson-Wallace

Chief Executive

Electricity Authority Te Mana HikoCrown Agent$106K(2022/23)Current
Phil Parkes

Chief Executive

WorkSafe NZCrown Entity$103K(2023/24)Current
Tuaopepe Abba Fidow

Chief Executive

Ministry for Pacific PeoplesPublic Service Department$94K(2022/23)CurrentActing
Gaye Searancke

Chief Executive

Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New ZealandCrown Entity$90K(2024/25)Current
Vicky Robertson

Chief Executive

Ministry for the Environment — Manatū Mō Te TaiaoPublic Service Department$84K(2023/24)Current
Andy Coster

Chief Executive

Social Investment AgencyCrown Entity$78K(2024/25)Former
Bill Bayfield

Chief Executive

The Water Services Authority - Taumata ArowaiCrown Agent$78K(2022/23)Current
David Murdoch

Vice-Chancellor

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$75K(2022/23)Current
Iain Rennie

Chief Executive

Te Tai Ōhanga | The TreasuryCrown Entity$75K(2024/25)Current
Andrew Caseley

Chief Executive

Energy Efficiency and Conservation AuthorityCrown Agent$73K(2023/24)Current
Rajesh Chhana

Chief Executive

Crown Response OfficeCrown Entity$68K(2024/25)Current
Audrey Sonerson

Chief Executive

Ministry of Health – Manatū HauoraPublic Service Department$63K(2024/25)CurrentActing
Brook Barrington

Chief Executive

Department of the Prime Minister and CabinetPublic Service Department$62K(2023/24)Current
Ross Copland

Chief Executive

New Zealand Infrastructure Commission/Te WaihangaCrown Agent$54K(2024/25)Current
John Allen

Council Chair

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$43K(2024)Current
Karen Price

Chair

Public TrustCrown Entity$39K(2024/25)Current
Kevin Murphy

Board Member

Public TrustCrown Entity$35K(2024/25)Current
Richard Grant

Chair

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$33,000(2014/15)Former
Sarah Williamson

Chief Executive

Antarctica New ZealandCrown Entity$31K(2024/25)Current
Meleane Burgess

Board Member

Public TrustCrown Entity$31K(2024/25)Current
Harley Aish

Board Member

Public TrustCrown Entity$30K(2024/25)Current
Matthew Harker

Board Member

Public TrustCrown Entity$29K(2024/25)Current
Anita Killeen

Board Member

Public TrustCrown Entity$29K(2024/25)Current
Maryan Street

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$27K(2024)Current
John Duncan

Deputy Chair

Public TrustCrown Entity$25K(2024/25)Former
Alan Judge

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$23K(2024)Current
Pania Gray

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$22K(2024)Current
Professor Richard Arnold

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$22K(2024)Current
William Bell-Purchas

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$22K(2024)Current
Brigitte Bönisch-Brednich

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$22K(2024)Current
David McLean

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$22K(2024)Current
Kelly Mitchell

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$22K(2024)Current
James Te Puni

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$22K(2024)Current
Clare Curran

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Patricia Oakley

Chancellor

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Malcolm Wong

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Frazer Barton

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Ralph Adler

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Former
Suzanne Ellison

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Mark Brunton

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Keegan Wells

OUSA President

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Former
David Eyers

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Nicola Riordan

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Suri Bartlett

Independent Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Ross Jackson

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Liam White

OUSA President

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$19K(2024/25)Current
Warren Allen

Audit and Risk Committee Chair

Commerce CommissionCrown Agent$18K(2024/25)Current
Alison Sorrell

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$17,500(2013/14)Former
Martin Dippie

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$17K(2023/24)Former
Quintin Jane

OUSA President

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$17K(2023/24)Former
Melissa Lethaby

Council Member

University of OtagoTertiary Education Institution$17K(2023/24)Former
Darrin Haimona

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$15,633(2014/15)Former
Janine Morrell-gunn

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000 per annum(2022/23)Former
Wayne Marriott

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000(2014/15)Former
James Wallace

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000(2014/15)Former
Michael Prentice

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000(2014/15)Former
Suzanne Ellison

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000(2014/15)Former
Felicity Price

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000(2014/15)Former
Rose Evans

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000(2014/15)Former
Karyn Fenton-Ellis

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000(2014/15)Former
Peter-Lucas Kaaka Jones

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$14,000(2014/15)Former
Adrienne Rush

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$12,734(2013/14)Former
Cath Nesus

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$11K(2024)Current
David Smol

Council Member

Victoria University of WellingtonTertiary Education Institution$11K(2024)Current
Jacqui Huria

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Jo Afford

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Manu Sciascia

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Megan Mahuika

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Te Aorangi Maxwell

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Thomas Snow

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Nándor Tánczos

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Kura Te Waru-Rewiri

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Ngamaru Gray

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$9,583(2013/14)Former
Jenny Davidson

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$7,917(2013/14)Former
Elizabeth Henare

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$7,917(2013/14)Former
Hilary Kedgley

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$7,917(2013/14)Former
Michael Moynahan

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$7,584(2014/15)Former
Gina Kerr

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$3,500(2014/15)Former
Graham Naylor

Board Member

Public TrustCrown Entity$3K(2024/25)Former
Tunui Ness

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$2,090(2013/14)Former
Kolokesa Mahina-Tuai

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$2,090(2013/14)Former
Makerita Papau

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$2,090(2013/14)Former
Fulisia Endermann

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$2,090(2013/14)Former
Fatu Pereira

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$1,500(2013/14)Former
Kirsty Campbell

Board Member

Public TrustCrown Entity$1K(2024/25)Former
Dale Bramley

Chief Executive

Health New Zealand — Te Whatu OraCrown Entity-CurrentActing
Jannita Pilisi

Member

Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZLocal Government$15,400(FY2025)Former

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