DHB Appointments

District Health Board Appointments

District Health Boards (DHBs) comprise seven elected board members and up to four members appointed by the Minister of Health. This section provides information about the appointment process for potential candidates.

The appointment process aims to identify people with capabilities and skills that contribute to the effective functioning of a DHB board. Appointments are made by the Minister, in consultation with Cabinet. The terms and conditions of appointment are set by the Minister.

Appointment process for DHB members
The Ministry has produced a guide – Appointment Process for DHB Members – which explains the Ministerial appointment process. Click on the following links to view sections from the guide:

A complete version of the guide is available on this page

Eligibility checklist
To be eligible for appointment to a DHB board, candidates must meet certain criteria.

Application form
This application form is for those people wishing to apply to be an appointed member of a DHB board.

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Page last updated: 11 February 2009