Vacancies on the Radiation Safety Advisory Councilat Ministry of Health -
Vacancies on the Radiation Safety Advisory Council The Ministry of Health
- Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as members of the Radiation Safety Advisory Council (the Council), established under the Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act).
The purpose of the Act is to protect the health and safety of people and protect the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation while allowing for the safe and beneficial use of ionising radiation.
The Act also enables New Zealand to meet its international obligations relating to radiation protection, radiation safety and security, and nuclear-non-proliferation.Candidates for two vacancies are being sought with a view to appointing at least one lay member.
About the role- Kōrero mō te tūranga The Council is an advisory group established under section 80 of the Act.
Being a member of the Council is rewarding and challenging.
You will be committed to protecting the health and safety of New Zealanders and protecting the environment through your contribution to the Council's legislative requirements.The functions of the Council are set out under section 81 of the Act which are: to provide advice to the Director for Radiation Safety (the Director) and the Minister of Health (the Minister) on general matters relating to or affecting radiation safety and standards relating to radiation safety to advise and make recommendations to- the Minister on the exercise of the Minister's powers under this Act the Director on the adoption of recommendations, policies, codes of practice, and standards relating to radiation safety the Director in respect of authorisations referred to it by the Director; and to provide advice as requested on any matter relating to radiation safety referred to it by the Minister, the Director-General of Health, or the Director.
More information about the Council is available in the terms of reference and Ministry of Health website.Appointments to the Council are made by the Minister or their delegate, typically for terms of three years.
The Ministry recognises that diversity enables our boards to be high-performing and is committed to delivering greater diversity to statutory boards and ensuring they represent the diversity in New Zealand's population, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age and geographic location.
The Ministry encourages people from all backgrounds, especially those who can reflect the needs, values, and beliefs of Māori, have an understanding and are committed to meeting obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to apply for these roles.
About you- Kōrero mōu Under section 80 of the Act, the Council must be made up of members with: appropriate knowledge, expertise or interest in radiation and nuclear safety, appropriate knowledge and experience in the use of radiation and radiation sources, and lay members.
In this instance, we are particularly looking to receive applications from candidates that can participate as a lay member or have knowledge, expertise or interest in naturally occurring radioactive material and its implications for the mining and extraction industries.
The Council is seeking candidates who have experience or knowledge in the following: naturally occurring radioactive material, mining, or regulation in this area.use of radioactive material or irradiating apparatus in a non-medical setting e.g.
Research/teaching, veterinary, engineering or industry.
An understanding of international standards and guidelines in radiation protection particularly those standards established by the International Radiation Protection or the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Eligible radiation experts must fit the criteria listed above.
Successful lay member candidates will ideally have experience in regulation, law, ethics, management or research, or will be able to provide perspectives for patients, populations groups, the environment or Māori.
The ideal candidates will also have: an awareness and understanding of a range of cultural perspectives in health care, and their impact on service delivery knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation.
In making themselves available for appointment, candidates should ensure that: there are no conflicts of interest which would preclude their appointment or ability to participate in significant amounts of the Council's business they are available to serve for the full term of their appointment.
How to apply- Me pēhea te tono Applications must be made using the Ministry of Health online Ministry of Health
- Manatū Hauora Jobs by close of business 20 October 2025 and include: a completed declaration form linked here, and a covering letter, and a 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 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 between 6 to 12 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 Minister.
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 team by emailing: appointments@health.govt.nz