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Deputy Chair and Board members of the Mental Health and Wel being Commission – Te Hiringa
Mahara

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission – Te Hiringa Mahara (the Commission) aims to contribute
to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in New Zealand and
perform an enduring role in transforming New Zealand’s approach to mental health and wel being. It is
an independent Crown entity pursuant to section 7 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking candidates who wish to be considered
for appointment to the roles of Deputy Chair and member of the Board of the Commission.
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About the roles | Kōrero mō te tūranga

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The role of the Board is to deliver on its legislative requirements and ministerial expectations. The Board
appoints and holds the chief executive to account and makes specific decisions for which it has statutory
independence. The Board is also responsible for supporting the organisation to deliver on its goals,
monitoring and reporting on the performance of the Commission, and its use of funds; and is
accountable to the Minister of Health.

Members of the Board are appointed pursuant to section 29 of the CE Act. Section 8(1) of the Mental
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Health and Wellbeing Commission Act 2020 states that the Board of the Commission must consist of
three to seven members.

The Governor-General appoints members to the Board on the recommendation of the responsible
Minister for a period of office up to five years or shorter as specified in the notice of appointment.
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Members can also be reappointed.

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About you | Kōrero mōu

When recommending a person for membership of the Board, the Minister must have regard to the need
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•  have knowledge, understanding, and experience of
o  te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and whanau-centred approaches to wel being
o  the cultural, economic, educational, spiritual, societal, environmental, and other factors
that affect people’s mental health and wellbeing
o  mental health services and addiction services
o  public health approaches and population health approaches to improving health
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o  improving overall system performance
•  have personal experience of mental distress
•  have personal experience of addiction.

Other desirable skills and attributes include:
•  board governance experience in public sector and/or private sector entities, including an
understanding of public sector accountability and the role of a Crown entity, and demonstrated
ability to contribute to robust decision-making processes

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• financial governance experience
• the ability to lead strategically
• demonstrated experience working in areas with a focus on promoting people’s wellbeing
• knowledge of and/or experience with the health system
• the ability to represent and articulate varied perspectives, and in particular Pacific perspectives.
The Deputy Chair will support the Chair in their leadership role of the Board and will work with the Chair
to:
• lead the Board to set strategic direction in a manner consistent with the statutory framework
within which the Commission is established and the broader interests of the Crown
• develop a succession plan to ensure continuity of effective leadership for the Commission
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• provide motivation, guidance and support to other members, so that they, and the Commission,
perform as well as possible
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• develop and maintain good working relationships with ministers of the Crown, government
departments, other Crown agencies, those having dealings with the Commission, and wider
public generally.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
Applications must be made using the Ministry online Career Centre by close of business 10 March 2025
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a completed declaration form (attached)
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a covering letter
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a current CV.
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Please be clear about which role you are applying for in your covering letter. Applicants may apply for
both the Deputy Chair and member roles. Due d
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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.
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The outcome of the recruitment process wil 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
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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].
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome
applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference
could bring to the role. Please contact us if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the
recruitment process is accessible to you.

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