Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
| Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology | |
|---|---|
since 24 January 2025 | |
| Ministry of Science and Innovation | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | Prime Minister of New Zealand |
| Appointer | Governor-General of New Zealand |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 1 September 1926 |
| First holder | Gordon Coates |
| Salary | $288,900 |
| Website | www.beehive.govt.nz |
| New Zealand portal |
The Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology is a minister in the New Zealand Government. The minister's responsibilities include leading the science and innovation system and setting the direction for government investment.
The minister has oversight of the Crown Research Institutes, Callaghan Innovation, the Health Research Council of New Zealand, the Marsden Fund Council and the Royal Society of New Zealand. The portfolio is serviced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
The current minister is Shane Reti.