Board members
The Board consists of 6 members from around New Zealand, representing both trade and the public. 4 members are registered electrical workers and 2 are lay members. All are appointed by the Minister for Building and Construction.
Professional and administrative support for the Board is provided by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.
Russell Keys
Presiding Member
Russell Keys is a self-employed registered Electrical Inspector based in the Wairarapa where, with his wife, they own and operate their electrical contracting business currently employing a team of 7.
Russell is currently a Carterton District Council Councillor and Chair of Infrastructure and Services Committee.
He is also a volunteer Fire Fighter in the Carterton Brigade with over 20 years’ service.
Thomas Wiseman
Deputy Presiding Member
Thomas is a registered electrical inspector with more than 10 years’ experience within the electrical industry across a range of activities. He has also completed additional study in hazardous areas and instrumentation/control.
Thomas’ experience includes general electrical contracting, hazardous areas, major hazard facilities maintenance, and committee work review training requirements for electrical and gas workers.
Thomas is a director of two businesses, a large instrumentation/electrical business, and hydrogen solutions business.
Sarah Cameron
Sarah is a registered electrician. Her background encompasses various facets, including participation in commercial projects, teaching pre-trade courses, involvement in electronics assembly and engagement in switchboard construction.
John Hutton
John is a registered electrical inspector with more than 42 years’ experience within the electrical industry across a range of activities.
John's experience includes general electrical contracting, apprentice training and assessment, technical help for electrical workers, committee work for various electrical standards and review of training requirements for electrical workers.
Truc Tran
Truc is a barrister at Riverbank Chambers with experience in civil/commercial litigation and regulatory matters, having worked as a litigator for the Financial Markets Authority and as a Crown prosecutor.
He serves as Deputy Chair of both the Social Security Appeal Authority and the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, bringing experience in regulatory oversight and administrative decision-making to the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
Lucy Wright
Lucy is a self-employed barrister with expertise in health and safety. She has previously worked as a Crown prosecutor, as inhouse lawyer for WorkSafe New Zealand, as an independent reviewer and as a tribunal member.
