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PO Box 5013
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T+64 4 496 2000

5 September 2025

John Luke

By email:     [FYI request #31920 email]
Ref:
   H2025071068


Tēnā koe John

Response to your request for official information  

Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to the Ministry of
Health – Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) on 6 August 2025. You requested:
 
“I noted, you have recently call for nomination for Occupational Therapy Board of New
Zealand – Te Poari Whakaora Ngangahau o Aotearoa and Paramedic Council:

gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2025-go4315
gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2025-go4241

May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you have cal  for
public nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. A copy of your ad as wel . Also, how many
applications you have received for each of the role from the public and how many you
have received from other nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc for
your role. How many you have shortlisted and how many you have interviewed. Also, can
I request to view the appointment letter if there is one sent to the previous appointee. I am
happy for you to remove all the personal information.”

Information on the nominations you are interested in are outlined overleaf, with copies of the
requested documents enclosed. Please note that personal information has been withheld under
section 9(2)(a) of the Act, to protect the privacy of natural persons. Where information is
withheld, I have considered the public interest in the release of this information and do not
consider that it outweighs the need to withhold it in this case.

Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand:
•  The roles on the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand were publicly advertised
on the Ministry’s Careers webpage and the New Zealand Government Jobs website
from 19 March to 2 April 2024.
•  The Ministry received 23 applications from the public.
•  Nominations were also sought from a variety of nominating agencies and caucus and
coalition party leaders; no nominations were received in response to these requests.
•  Nine candidates were shortlisted. Of these, five were interviewed and appointed.
•  Any further details about the appointees can be found in the publicly available notice on
the New Zealand Gazette: gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2025-go4315.

Paramedic Council
•  The roles on the Paramedic Council were publicly advertised on the Ministry’s Careers
webpage and the New Zealand Government Jobs website from 20 February to 6 March
2024.
•  The Ministry received 28 applications from the public.
•  Nominations were also sought from a variety of nominating agencies and caucus and
coalition party leaders; no nominations were received in response to these requests.
•  17 candidates were shortlisted. Of these, five were interviewed and appointed.
•  Any further details about the appointees can be found in the publicly available notice on
the New Zealand Gazette: gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2025-go4241.

  
I trust this information fulfils your request. If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with
us, including this decision, please feel free to contact the OIA Services Team on:
[email address]. 
 
Under section 28(3) of the Act, you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any
decisions made under this request. The Ombudsman may be contacted by email at:
[email address] or by cal ing 0800 802 602. 
 
Please note that this response, with your personal details removed, may be published on the
Ministry website at: www.health.govt.nz/about-ministry/information-releases/responses-official-
information-act-requests. 
 
Nāku noa, nā 
 
 



Nicola Holden
Acting Manager, Statutory Appointments and Integrity Services
Performance and Governance Group | Te Pou Tokomanawa



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Appendix 1: List of documents for release
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Document details
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Advertisement for the Occupational
Released in full.
Therapy Board of New Zealand
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Appointment letter for the
Some information withheld under section
Occupational Therapy Board of New  9(2)(a) of the Act to protect the privacy of
Zealand
natural persons.
3
Advertisement for the Paramedic
Released in full.
Council
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Appointment letter for the Paramedic  Some information withheld under section
Council
9(2)(a) of the Act

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Document 1
For: 2x HP and 2xLP = 6/8/2025 + 1 HP Vacancy
Vacancies on the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand – Te Poari Whakaora
Ngangahau o Aotearoa
The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking candidates who wish to be
considered for appointment as health practitioner and layperson members of Occupational
Therapy Board of New Zealand – Te Poari Whakaora Ngangahau O Aotearoa (the Board), a
responsible authority under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (the HPCA
Act). The purpose of the Board is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by
ensuring that health practitioners are fit and competent to practice.
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
Being a member of the Board is rewarding and challenging. You will be committed to improving
the health of New Zealanders, through contribution to the governance of the Board’s legislative
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requirements.
The functions of responsible authorities are set out under section 118 of the HPCA Act. More
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information about the Board is available in the attached terms of reference and on the Board’s
website.
Appointments to the Board are made by the Associate Minister of Health, Casey Costello, typically
for terms of three years. Members can be reappointed for up to nine consecutive years.
The Ministry recognises that diversity enables our boards and councils to be high-performing and is
committed to ensuring they represent the diversity in New Zealand's population, including gender,
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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.
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About you – Kōrero mōu
For all applicants, governance and/or regulatory experience is a plus but not required. It is
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beneficial if you have the ability to lead strategically, and to balance competing demands.
Preferred skills and attributes for health practitioner positions include:
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Knowledge of the health sector
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Be familiar with relevant legislation and the function of the Board
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the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its
application in health care and regulatory settings
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experience working with Māori models of health care, ensuring cultural safety and
inclusivity in practice
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an awareness and understanding of a range of cultural perspectives in health care, and
their impact on service delivery.
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Health practitioner applicants must be a registered occupational therapist and have a good
understanding of the scope of practice, competencies and code of ethics or conduct.
Under section 5 of the HPCA Act, laypeople applicants cannot be qualified or registered as health
practitioners. Preferred laypeople candidates will also:
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Governance or regulatory experience
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be able to represent community and consumer interests

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Please note that 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
2/04/2025, and include:
•  a completed declaration form (attached), 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 Intel igence Service conduct national security screening of you as part of the
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appointment process.
The appointment process can be lengthy, taking up to six months. Your patience and
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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.
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: [email address]

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Document 3
Vacancies on Te Kaunihera Manapou – Paramedic Council
The Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking applicants who wish to be
considered for appointment as health practitioner OR layperson 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.
About the role - 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
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information about the Council is available in the attached terms of reference and the Council’s
website including Governance guidelines.
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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
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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
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beneficial if you have the ability to lead strategically, and to balance competing demands.
Preferred characteristics of health practitioner applicants are:
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practising clinically in paramedicine
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works within, or has knowledge of, ambulance service providers
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has a comprehensive understanding of current practices, standards, and challenges within
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the profession
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exhibits a strong commitment to public health and safety within the framework of the
HPCA Act
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the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its
application in health care and regulatory settings
•
experience working with Māori models of health care, ensuring cultural safety and
inclusivity in practice
•
an awareness and understanding of a range of cultural perspectives in health care, and
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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.
Under section 5 of the HPCA Act, laypeople applicants cannot be qualified or registered as health
practitioners. Preferred characteristics of laypeople applicants are:
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experience in governance roles, including strategic planning, risk management, and
performance evaluation
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legal and or financial/accountancy knowledge and expertise

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•  ability to exhibit a strong commitment to public health and safety within the framework of
the HPCA Act
•  the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its
application in health care and regulatory settings
•  experience working with Māori models of health care, ensuring cultural safety and
inclusivity in practice
•  an awareness and understanding of a range of cultural perspectives in health care, and
their impact on service delivery.
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 6 March 2025 and include:
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•  a completed declaration form (attached), and
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•  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 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 patienc
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professionalism as we work through the next steps is appreciated. The outcome of the recruitment
process for the Board wil  be confirmed after it has been considered by the Cabinet Appointments
and Honours Committee.
Who we are - Ko wai mātou
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See the Ministry of Health Board appointments webpage for more information.
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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: [email address].
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