Vacancies on Te Kaunihera Manapou - Paramedic Councilat Ministry of Health -
The Ministry of Health
- Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking applicants who wish to be considered for appointment as health practitioner members of Te Kaunihera Manapou
- Paramedic Council (the Council), a responsible authority under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (the HPCA Act).The purpose of the Council is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring that health practitioners are fit and competent to practise.
- Kōrero mō te tūranga Being a member of the Council is rewarding and challenging.
You will be committed to improving the health of New Zealanders, through contribution to the governance of the Council's legislative requirements.
The functions of responsible authorities are set out under section 118 of the HPCA Act.More information about the Council is available in the terms of reference and the Council's website including Governance guidelines.
Appointments to the Council are made by the Associate Minister of Health Hon Casey Costello, typically for terms of three years.
Members can be reappointed for up to nine consecutive years.
The Ministry recognises that members with a range of experiences and backgrounds enable our boards and councils to be high-performing and welcome applications that reflect all of New Zealand's population, including across genders, ethnicities, disability, age and geographic location.
The Ministry encourages people from all backgrounds, including those who can reflect the needs, values, and beliefs of Māori, and have an understanding of the obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi, to apply for these roles.
About you- Kōrero mōu For all applicants, governance and/or regulatory experience is a plus but not required.
It is beneficial if you have the ability to lead strategically, and to balance competing demands.
Preferred characteristics of health practitioner applicants are: practising paramedicineworks within, or has knowledge of, ambulance service providersworks within, or has knowledge of the wider paramedicine sector, including primary carehas a comprehensive understanding of current practices, standards, and challenges within the professionexhibits a strong commitment to public health and safety within the framework of the HPCA Actthe ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its application in health care and regulatory settingsexperience working with Māori models of health care, ensuring cultural safety and inclusivity in practiceleadership interest, succession planning is an important part of any responsible authorityworks within, or has knowledge of the wider paramedicine sector including primary carebusiness knowledge, understanding of finance, strategy, and governance.an awareness and understanding of a range of cultural perspectives in health care, and their impact on service delivery.Health practitioner applicants must be a registered paramedic, hold a current annual practising certificate and have a good understanding of the scope of practice, competencies and code of ethics or conduct.
Members of a responsible authority board cannot simultaneously be a member of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) given the disciplinary function of the Tribunal over health practitioners.
How to apply- Me pēhea te tono Applications must be made using the Ministry of Health online Career Centre by close of business on Monday 26 January 2026 and include: a covering letter, anda current CV.Due diligence checks will be undertaken for shortlisted applicants.
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
The Ministry of Health may also request that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service conduct national security screening of you as part of the appointment process.The appointment process can be lengthy, taking up to six months.
Your patience and professionalism as we work through the next steps is appreciated.
The outcome of the recruitment process for the Board will be confirmed after it has been considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee.
Who we are- Ko wai mātou See the Ministry of Health 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 the Statutory Appointments and Integrity Services team by emailing: appointments@health.govt.nz.