SBC - Requirements of Being a Board Member

Appointments to Health Statutory Bodies
Member Requirements

Conflicts of Interest

Requirements for Being a Layperson

Requirements for Being a Health Practitioner-Member

In making yourself available to be considered for appointment, please ensure that:

there is nothing that would preclude your appointment; and
you are available to serve for a full term of up to three years.

Desirable and required skills for members of statutory bodies may vary. The New Zealand Blood Service, for example, has a governance role whilst the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has more of a judicial role.

The relevant legislation, terms of reference or candidate information for each statutory body explain the roles and requirements of members. Please check under Information on a Particular Statutory Body to learn about the requirements for the body you are interested in.

In addition, you may like to read Annex Three of the State Services Commission publication: Board Appointments and Inductions Guidelines

Conflicts of Interest

Members should perform their functions in good faith, honestly and impartially and avoid situations that might compromise their integrity or otherwise lead to conflicts of interest. Proper observation of these principles will protect the statutory body and its members and will enable public confidence to be maintained.

When members believe that they might have a conflict of interest they must declare it. To learn more about conflicts of interests you may like to read Annex Two of the State Services Commission publication: Board Appointments and Inductions Guidelines.

Requirements for Being a Layperson (Appointments to Health Professional Authorities)

The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 defines a layperson as “a person who is neither registered nor qualified to be registered as a health practitioner.”

If you are applying for a layperson position on a statutory authority that is established under the HPCA Act this condition will apply to you.

Candidates who have previously trained as health practitioners and are applying for layperson positions should contact the Ministry of Health to check their eligibility.

Requirements for Being a Health Practitioner-Member (Appointments to Health Professional Authorities)

The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 defines a health practitioner as “a person who is or is deemed to be, registered with an authority as a practitioner of a particular health profession.”

If you are applying for a health practitioner position on a statutory authority that is established under the HPCA Act this condition will apply to you.