Vacancies on the End of Life Review Committeeat Ministry of Health -

apartmentMinistry of Health placeWellington calendar_month26/11/2025

The Ministry of Health

Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the End of Life Review Committee (the Review Committee).

The Review Committee is established under section 26 of the End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the EOLC Act) which enables people who experience unbearable suffering from terminal illness the ability to legally ask for medical assistance to end their lives.
About the role

Kōrero mō te tūrangaBeing a member of the Review Committee is rewarding and challenging.

You will be committed to improving the health of New Zealanders, through contribution to the Committee's legislative requirements.The functions of the Review Committee are set out under section 26(2) of the EOLC Act.

More information about the Review Committee is available in the terms of reference and the Ministry's website.Appointments to the Review Committee are made by the Associate Minister of Health, Hon David Seymour.The Ministry recognises that diversity enables our boards, councils and committees to be high-performing and is committed to 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, and have an understanding of and are committed to meeting the obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi, to apply for these roles.About you

Kōrero mōuFor 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.The Ministry is seeking applications from candidates with the following experience:Medical ethics Two health practitioners, one of whom must be a medical practitioner who practises in the area of end-of-life care.The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of mātauranga Māori, including tikanga Māori and te ao Māori.How to apply

Me pēhea te tonoApplications must be made using the Ministry of Health online Career Centre by close of business 9 December 2025 and include: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 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 Review Committee will be confirmed after it has been considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee.Who we are

Ko wai mātouSee 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.

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