The Minister of Internal Affairs is seeking applications from eligible candidates
for one member position on the Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Guardians Kaitiaki is an unincorporated body established under section 16 of the National
Library of New Zealand (Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa) Act 2003 to provide assurance to
the people of New Zealand that the collections of the Library are preserved and made
perpetually accessible.
Guardians Kaitiaki advise the Minister responsible for the National Library on key matters
relating to the operation of the Alexander Turnbull Library. It is also responsible
for ensuring that the Library’s character as a research library is maintained.
More information on the Guardian Kaitiaki’s membership can be found at: https://natlib.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-bodies/guardians-kaitiaki.
Application Information
Further information on the roles and how to apply, including a Candidate Information Sheet
and Expression of Interest Form can be found at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Appointments-to-
Statutory-Bodies.
Application close 5pm Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that applications should be sent to
appointments@dia.govt.nz.