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Career MP Salary
$753,800
3 years tracked
Career MP Expenses
$590,224
3 years of data
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Professional Background
Updated 16 Apr 2026Simon James Power (born 5 December 1969) is a New Zealand chief executive and former politician. Power was elected to the New Zealand House of Representatives in 1999 as the Member of Parliament for Rangitīkei. A member of the National Party, he served as Minister of Justice, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and Minister for State Owned Enterprises in the first term of the Fifth National Government from 2008 until 2011. His retirement from politics was considered a surprise. After leaving Parliament, Power worked for ten years at Westpac, including as acting chief executive. He was chief executive of TVNZ from 2022 to 2023, during the period when it was floated that the state-owned television network merge with Radio New Zealand. Since 2024 he has been chief executive of investment firm Fisher Funds.
Salary & Role History
3 years of remuneration data| Year | Primary Role | Salary Category | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Minister of Consumer Affairs | Minister (Cabinet) | $257,800(highest) |
| 2010 | Minister (Cabinet) Also: ["Minister (Cabinet)"] | Minister (Cabinet) | $248,000 |
| 2009 | Minister (Cabinet) Also: ["Minister (Cabinet)"] | Minister (Cabinet) | $248,000 |
Cross-Sector Roles
Charity Roles (3)
- Trustee
- Board Member
- Trustee
Crown Entity Roles (2)
- Member of Parliament
- Member of Parliament
Declared Financial Interests
6 years of declarations20114 declared interests▼
Retirement Schemes (1)
- •Tower Superannuation Scheme AXA Superannuation Scheme Yorba Linda Super
Debts Owed to the Member (1)
- •ASB – term deposits
Gifts (1)
Cross-Sector Roles
Charity Roles(3)
- Trustee at The King's College Trustees
- Board Member at King's College Foundation
- Trustee at Asia New Zealand Foundation
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Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho
- Financial interests from Register of Pecuniary Interests