133 Molesworth Street
PO Box 5013
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
T+64 4 496 2000
12 February 2026
John Luke
By email: [FYI request #33546 email]
Ref:
H2026077627
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 18 January 2026 for information regarding the Board
of the Nursing Council of New Zealand – Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa. Please find a
response to each part of your request below:
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 Ministry advertised these roles on our careers site and the NZ Government jobs website
(www.health.govt.nz/about-us/careers and jobs.govt.nz/).
A copy of your ad and pay rate as well.
A copy of the advertisement is attached and released to you in full. The Ministry can confirm
that Members of the Council are paid $560 (less withholding tax) per day of work inclusive of
reading time.
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.
The Ministry can confirm that 11 lay member applications and 98 health practitioner applications
were received.
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 appointee.
How many vacancies are you looking to fil , e.g. how many lay member and how many
health practitioner?
The appointments process is stil under way. As this process is ongoing, the information you
have requested is not yet available. The Ministry invites you to resubmit a request for
information in the future once decisions regarding the Nursing Council of New Zealand 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
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Vacancies on the Nursing Council of New Zealand – Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa
The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking candidates who wish to be
considered for appointment as
health practitioner OR lay members of the
Nursing Council of
New Zealand - Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa (the Council), a responsible authority under the
Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (the Act). The purpose of the Council is to
protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring that 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. Lay members can have an expert understanding of what matters most for people
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receiving care from nurses or an understanding of the public interest in regulation of nurses. You
will offer a different point of view from other members of the Council.
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The functions of responsible authorities are set out under
section 118 of the HPCA Act, and more
information about the Council is available in the
terms of reference and on the Council’s
website.
Appointments to the Council are made by the Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown, for terms of
up to 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 delivering greater diversity to statutory boards and ensuring they represent the
diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand's population, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age and
geographic location. The Ministry encourages people from all backgrounds, especially those who
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can reflect the needs, values, and beliefs of Māori, have an understanding and are committed to
meeting the obligations of the Treaty of Waitangi, to apply for these roles.
About you – Kōrero mōu
For all applicants, governance experience is a plus but not required. It is beneficial if you
demonstrated leadership at a senior level, and to balance co
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you to be available for scheduled formal meetings and to prioritise the work of the Council in
between meetings as required.
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Preferred skills and attributes for health practitioner and lay member positions include:
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An understanding and experience in a governance role
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A knowledge of the HPCA Act and the role of the Council
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Knowledge of the nursing sector, political context and external stakeholders that the
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Council may interact with
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Knowledge of financial reporting, managing risk and compliance
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Experience in the education of health practitioners.
Health practitioner applicants must be a registered nurse and have a good understanding of the
scope of practice, competencies and code of ethics or conduct.
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Under section 5 of the HPCA Act,
laypeople applicants cannot be qualified or registered as health
practitioners.
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 day
Sunday 21 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.
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The appointment process can be lengthy, typically 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 Council will be confirmed after it has been considered by Cabinet's
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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]
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