133 Molesworth Street
PO Box 5013
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
T+64 4 496 2000
30 January 2026
John Luke
By email: [FYI request #33280 email]
Ref:
H2025077059
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 16 December 2025 for information regarding
appointments to the End-of-Life Choice Committee (EOLC Commit ee). Please find a response
to each part of your request below.
I noted you have recently call for nomination for your End of Life Choice Review
Committee. May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you
have call for public nominations e.g. govt.jobs website.
The vacancy was advertised on the Ministry’s Careers webpage and the Government jobs
webpage from 25 November 2025 until 9 December 2025.
A copy of your ad
A copy of the advertisement is attached to this letter as Document 1 and is released to you in
full.
...and pay rate as well.
Members of the Committee are paid $885 per day for meetings plus half a day’s preparation
time.
How many vacancies do you have for this entity?
There are currently three vacancies, which represents the full membership of the Committee.
Also, how many applications you have received 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.
Recruitment efforts are stil under way, including seeking nominations from a range of dif erent
sources. As this process is ongoing, the information you have requested is not yet available.
The Ministry invites you to resubmit this part of your request once decisions have been finalised.
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 calling 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
Stasha Mason
Manager Statutory Appointments & Integrity Services
Performance and Governance | Te Pou Tokomanawa
Page 2 of 2
Vacancies on the End of Life Review Committee
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 th
e End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the EOLC
Act) which enables people who experience unbearable suffering from terminal il ness the ability to
legally ask for medical assistance to end their lives.
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
Being 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 attached terms of reference and the
Ministry’s website.
ACT 1982
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.
INFORMATION
About you – Kōrero mōu
For 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 fol owing 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 māutauranga Māori, including tikanga Māori
and te ao Māori.
How to apply – Me pēhea te tono
Applications 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.
RELEASED UNDER THE OFFICIAL
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
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 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 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]
1982
ACT
INFORMATION
OFFICIAL
THE
UNDER
RELEASED
