Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor

The Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor (PMCSA) is a position in New Zealand, created in 2009. The Chief Science Advisor is responsible for providing independent scientific advice to the government, and may comment on scientific issues publicly.

The first PMCSA was Sir Peter Gluckman, who held the position for nine years. He was followed by Dame Juliet Gerrard, whose term finished in 2024. The role was vacant from 2024, until in May 2025 it was announced John Roche would be taking up the role.

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