Minister Simmonds announces new ISB board and polytechnic Council appointments

Minister Simmonds announces new ISB board and polytechnic Council appointments

Last updated 2 December 2025
Last updated 2 December 2025

Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has confirmed the ministerial appointments to the eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) and to the 10 inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten re-established polytechnics.

These appointments begin immediately, as the ISBs are now formally established through Orders in Council.

See the Minister's media releases:

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Eight Industry Skills Boards established

Ten polytechnics established