This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Official Information request 'Appointments to the Social Security Appeal Authority'.


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27 October 2022 
 
John Luke 
[FYI request #20933 email] 
 
 
                                                                                                                                          
Our ref: 100247 
Tēnā koe John 
 
Transfer of Official Information Act request: SSAA appointments 
 
Thank you for your email of 20 October 2022, regarding an Of icial Information Act request, for 
information concerning appointments to the Social Security Appeal Authority. Specifically, you 
requested: 
 
I noted,- Appointments to the Social Security Appeal Authority 
 
https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2022-go2527 
 
May I ask how did you call for public nomination and on what platform you have 

call for public nominations, e.g. govt.jobs website. Also, how many applications 
you have received from the public and how many you have received from other 
nominating agencies such as TPK. further, how many you have shortlisted. 
 
I am also requesting the position description of this role and the pay rate. 

 
We have transferred your request to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). The subject 
matter to which your emails relates, is believed to be more closely connected with the functions of 
the MSD. In these circumstances, we are required to transfer your request. You wil  hear further 
from MSD in due course.  
 
You have the right under section 28(3) of the Act to complain to the Ombudsman about the 
decision to transfer your request. The Ombudsman may be contacted by emailing 
[email address]. 
 
Nāku noa, nā 
 
 
 
 
Jan Morison 
Team Leader, Ministerial Services and Relations