Vacancies and Appointments

Appointments to Health Statutory Bodies
Vacancies and Appointments

Candidates interested in applying for appointment to a health statutory body should be familiar with the legislation relevant to the body they are interested in. Candidates should also read and understand the applicable terms of reference or candidate information to ensure they are aware of the workload and requirements for members.

Interested individuals and organisations are also invited to nominate potential candidates for consideration by writing a letter of support to the address below.

All candidates who wish to be considered (or have been nominated) must complete an application form and provide a current curriculum vitae by the dates specified for each committee to:

Statutory Bodies Appointments Team
Corporate Services Directorate
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
WELLINGTON

The Ministry of Health is currently seeking candidates, on behalf of the Minister of Health, for appointments to the statutory bodies listed below:

Pursuant to section 32 of the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004

Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART)

Vacancies will arise in mid 2010 for six members:

One member who is an expert in assisted reproductive procedures
One member with the ability to articulate issues from a disability perspective
One member with the ability to articulate the interests of children (this member must be a representative or employee of the Children’s Commissioner)
One member with the ability to articulate issues from the perspective of a consumer of assisted reproductive procedures
Two members with expertise in Maori customary values and the ability to articulate issues from a Maori perspective

The expected workload for ACART members is high, involving monthly meetings, substantial reading, and phone and email communication between meetings.

ACART Terms of Reference (Word, 63 KB)

Applications for these vacancies close on 19 March 2010.

Pursuant to section 84 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal

Vacancies will arise in 2010 for 42 members:
3 Chiropractors
3 Dental Hygienists
2 Dental Technicians
3 Dentists
2 General Practitioners
3 Medical Laboratory Scientists
4 Midwives
3 Nurses
3 Osteopaths
1 Obstetrician/Gynaecologist
1 Optometrist
4 Pharmacists
2 Podiatrists
1 Psychiatrist
2 Psychologists
3 Lay Members
2 Deputy Chairs

Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal Terms of Reference (Word, 63 KB)

Applications for these vacancies close on 19 March 2010.

Pursuant to section 114 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

Physiotherapy Board

Vacancies that will arise in mid 2010 are for one lay member and three health practitioners.

Candidates applying for the health practitioner positions need to be registered physiotherapists.

Applications for these vacancies close on 23 March 2010.

See Candidate information for terms and conditions

Pursuant to section 120 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board

Vacancies will be arising in August 2010 for: two optometrists, two dispensing opticians and one lay member for the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board.

Applications for these vacancies close 7 April 2010.

See Candidate information for terms and conditions.

Pursuant to section 120 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

Chiropractic Board

One Vacancy will arise in mid 2010 for one lay member.

Applications for this vacancy close on 26 April 2010.

See Candidate information for terms and conditions.

Page last updated:18 March 2010