Job Description

Vacancy on Te Rōpū Whakatika Kaimahi Hauora | the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal

On behalf of Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, Associate Minister of Health, Te Manatū Hauora | The Ministry of Health is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal). The Tribunal is established under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA Act). Its purpose is to adjudicate on charges of professional misconduct laid against health practitioners.

Kōrero mōu | About you

Te Manatū Hauora is currently seeking applications/nominations for Deputy Chair.

Successful Deputy Chair applicants:

• Must be a barrister or solicitor of the High Court with no less than seven years' practice. The Chair must have skills and abilities of a judicial officer, and have significant experience in:

          - the health and disability sector

          - leadership

          - tribunal and court situations

         - using keen judgement, particularly the ability to analyse and evaluate evidence, and the ability to evaluate personalities

• Have facilitation skills:

          - in the hearing room, to maintain good order, and

          - when adjudicating, where the chair must be a team player to ensure all Tribunal members participate fully

          - excellent written and reasoning skills.

The Tribunal will meet as and when required. This will be dependent on the number of hearings per year. The time commitment for hearings varies. It may be from one day to up to two weeks depending on the nature of the case. The majority are heard within one to two days.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Applications must be made using the Ministry of Health's online Career Centre and close 22 May 2022.

To apply for this position, please complete the application and declaration form provided in the advertisement.

All applications require the following:

• a completed declaration form (attached)
• a covering letter
• a current CV.

Background checks will be undertaken for shortlisted applicants. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

You must be a New Zealand resident and reside in New Zealand in order to be considered for the role. Please note that core public servants are also generally not considered for this role.

The appointment process is lengthy and your patience and professionalism as we work through the next steps is appreciated. The outcome of the recruitment process for this committee will be confirmed after it has been considered by Cabinet's Appointments and Honours Committee.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

The Government recognises that diversity enables our statutory boards and committees to be high-performing, and is committed to ensuring they represent the diversity in New Zealand's population, including gender, ethnicity, age and geographic location. Te Manatū Hauora encourages people from all backgrounds, especially those who can reflect the needs, values, and beliefs of Māori, and have an understanding and are committed to meeting the obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to apply for these roles.

See theManatū Hauora board appointments webpage for more information. If you would like to obtain further information or clarification, or if your circumstances change or should you wish to withdraw your application, please contact: appointments@health.govt.nz.

Due to the significant number of applications received, we are not in a position to individually notify candidates that they have been unsuccessful. When appointments are made, they will be published on the New Zealand Gazette website and linked to te Manatū Hauora board appointments webpage and we encourage you to check these sites for updates. However, unsuccessful shortlisted candidates will be notified of the Minister's decision.