New Zealand Lottery Grants Board

Do you have an interest for making a positive difference for New Zealand? If so, consider becoming a community liaison member with the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board (the Board).

The Department of Internal Affairs, on behalf of the Minister of Internal Affairs, is now calling for applications from individuals with a strong interest in ensuring the Board makes decisions of the highest standard.

What is the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board?

The Board is a statutory body established under the Gambling Act 2003. It gives out profits from the New Zealand Lotteries Commission to Lottery distribution committees, sets policies for grants, and provides direction on how funding decisions should be made.

The Board consists of the Minister of Internal Affairs who chairs the Board as the Presiding Member, the Prime Minister (or their representative), the Leader of the Opposition (or their representative), and three members appointed by the Governor-General to serve as community liaison members.

What skills and experience does the community liaison member for the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board need?

As a community liaison member, you should bring extensive community and voluntary sector experience, financial literacy and business acumen, grant-making experience, and governance experience.

Please view the candidate information sheet at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Appointments-to-Statutory-Bodies for more information including the full list of selection criteria, time requirements and remuneration.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter, an up-to-date CV, a photo ID (New Zealand Driver’s Licence or Passport) and a completed Expression of Interest form to appointments@dia.govt.nz by 5pm 14 May 2025. Your letter should explain how your skills and experience match the selection criteria.

This is a contestable process and applications will be assessed according to the specific skills and experience required for the position. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including all age groups, genders, ethnicities and geographic locations.

Please contact appointments@dia.govt.nz if you require further information.