Paul Spiller was awarded the NZ Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2019 for services to Chess. He was also Oceania President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) from 2014 to January 2023.

This is the highest organisational chess post held by a New Zealander. Paul is currently Vice President of the New Zealand Chess Federation, having served previously as a Councillor and as President. He is also a Life member of the NZ Chess Federation.