- Dr Stephen Goldson CRSNZ FRSNZ (Chair) 2009-2012
- Professor Geoff Austin FRSNZ 2011-2014
- Dr Garth Carnaby MNZM FRSNZ 2009-2012
- Professor Michael Corballis ONZM FRSNZ 2010-2013
- Professor Keith Hunter FRSNZ 2008-2014
- Professor Richard Le Heron FRSNZ 2010-2013
- Professor Ken Strongman FRSNZ 2009-2012
Under the 1997 Act, the Academy may act autonomously and regulate its procedures in such a manner as it thinks fit.
Past Chairs of the Academy
- Professor David Thorns ONZM FRSNZ 2009-2010
- Dr Brent Clothier FRSNZ 2008-2009
- Professor Keith Hunter FRSNZ 2010-2011
Past Presidents of the Academy
- Professor Marston Conder FRSNZ 2006-2008
- Professor Carolyn Burns CBE FRSNZ 2003-2006
- Professor Paul Callaghan FRS FRSNZ 2000-2003
- Professor George Petersen ONZM FRSNZ 1997-2000
