 The NZSM combined the strengths of the former Conservatorium of Music at Massey, and Victoria University’s School of Music and as a limited liability company with two equal shareholders, was governed by a board of directors.Staff who moved from the former Conservatorium at Victoria University included composer Jack Body, who retired in 2009, and now includes Gillian Ansell, Violist of the New Zealand String Quartet, as Artist in Residence.On 1 July 2014, the School transitioned to full Victoria University of Wellington ownership.