Suzanne Ellison
$52,333
4 years of data
$19,000
2024/25 at University of Otago
Professional Background
Updated 3 Feb 2026Suzanne Ellison (Ngāi Tahu) has been an Arts Council member since 2014 and is a former member of Te Waka Toi (Māori Arts Board). Suzanne was a senior manager of Ngāi Tahu Development Corporation for a decade. She has also served on the boards of Well Dunedin PHO and the Ngāi Tahu Fund.
Education
Not specified
Qualifications
None listed
Public Sector Roles
2020-01-01 – Present
2017-09-07 – Present
2017-05-01 – 2020-04-30
2014-05-01 – 2017-04-30
Note: The appointing party indicates which government made the appointment, not the individual's personal political affiliation or voting preferences.
Remuneration History
| Financial Year | Agency | Remuneration | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | University of Otago | $19,000 | Full Year | $229K total council fees / 12 members |
| 2023/24 | University of Otago | $17,000 | Full Year | $205K total council fees / 12 members |
| 2014/15 | Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ | $14,000 | Full Year | - |
| 2013/14 | Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Creative NZ | $2,333 | Full Year | - |
Cross-Sector Roles
Charity Roles (3)
- Member/RepresentativeCurrent
- Council MemberCurrent
- Council MemberCurrent
Crown Entity Roles (2)
- Chair and a member for a term of office from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2020; and Caren RangiCurrent
- Council MemberCurrent
Declared Financial Interests
0 years of declarationsSource: Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests of Members of Parliament
University Council Related Party Disclosures
As a council member, this person has declared related party transactions where the university had business dealings with entities they have an association with.
| Entity | Role | Nature | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karitane Maori Tours Limited | Director | University expenditure | 2024 | $4,000 |
| University expenditure | 2023 | $15,000 | ||
| University expenditure | 2021 | $1,000 | ||
| Kati Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki | Member/Representative | University expenditure | 2024 | $39,000 |
| University expenditure | 2023 | $33,000 | ||
| University expenditure | 2022 | $7,000 | ||
| University expenditure | 2021 | $19,000 |
Note: These disclosures are from University of Otago's annual report, not from parliamentary declarations. They show business dealings between the university and entities where council members have an interest.
Source: University of Otago Annual Report - Related Party Transactions
Cross-Sector Roles
Charity Roles(3)
- Member/Representative at Kati Huirapa Runaka Ki Puketeraki IncorporatedCurrent
- Council Member at University of OtagoCurrent
- Council Member at The Hocken CollectionCurrent
Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho
- Financial interests from Register of Pecuniary Interests