11 Dec 2025
Engineering New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest from members to join the Boards of three of our key governance groups.
These groups provide critical oversight across professional competence, standards and accreditation, and the preservation of engineering heritage. Serving on a Board is a great way to give back to the profession, contribute your unique perspective and skills, and ensure Engineering New Zealand continues to benefit from strong and diverse governance.
About the roles | Mō te tūranga mahi
Chartered Professional Engineers Board (CPEng Board): Oversees the assessment, registration, and ongoing competence of Chartered Professional Engineers, ensuring the professionalism and trustworthiness of the CPEng system.
Applicants must be CPEng registered. A background in either mechanical, water, electrical or transportation practice areas is preferred. The CPEng Board meets approximately every two months.
Standards and Accreditation Board: Provides independent oversight of engineering standards, accreditation processes, and quality assurance to support consistency and excellence across the profession.
Applicants will be senior engineering academics or practitioners with a strong interest in engineering education and setting standards of professional competence. The Standards and Accreditation Board meets quarterly.
Engineering Heritage Board: A technically focused committee leading the recognition, preservation, and promotion of New Zealand’s engineering heritage, ensuring historically significant engineering achievements are recorded and celebrated. We welcome applicants from any engineering discipline who are strategic and creative thinkers with a strong interest in heritage. The Engineering Heritage Board meets quarterly.
If you’re interested in supporting the profession at a strategic and governance level, we welcome your expression of interest. Please send your CV and some words outlining your experience to board.secretary@engineeringnz.org.
