Governance and expert advice
Board of Directors
NeSI’s Board of Directors comprises of an independent Chair, an independent member representing the research sector at large, and three Directors appointed by NeSI’s four collaborator institutions — the University of Auckland, NIWA, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, and the University of Otago.
The Board approves major initiatives and investments, and provides oversight on strategy, policy, and organisational development.
Research Reference Group
NeSI’s Research Reference Group comprises of nine research community leaders with strong technical knowledge on the impact of eScience as an enabler of research.
This group has a key role in providing timely advice and input on strategic and policy matters of interest to NeSI, especially those most relevant to researchers.