The QEII National Trust Board is responsible for executive control and management of the QEII National Trust.

Our Board is made up of six directors. The Minister of Conservation appoints four directors, and QEII National Trust members elect the remaining two directors.

The Minister of Conservation is now seeking nominations for membership of the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust Board of Directors.

The Minister will be seeking to appoint members to the Board who will collectively have knowledge and experience relating to governance, land and environmental management, policy, planning and analysis, financial and investment acumen, advocacy, consensus building, te ao Māori, understanding of public processes and cultural awareness. In making appointments, the Minister will have regard for environmental and conservation values, the interests of rural landowners, and the interests of the Māori community.

The Minister will appoint two positions on the board, including the position of Chairperson. Appointments will take effect from 1 July 2025 and will be for a term of up to three years.

Nominations may be made by any person or organisation. Additional information and nomination forms are available at www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-and-advisory-bodies/queen-elizabeth-ii-national-trust, or by contacting nominations@doc.govt.nz .

The closing date for nominations is Friday 14 March 2025 at 5pm.