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PO Box 5013
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
T+64 4 496 2000

27 February 2026

John Luke

By email:  [FYI request #33648 email]
Ref:
H2026078450

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 7 February 2026 for information regarding
appointments to Te Kaunihera Manapou – Paramedic Council (the Council). 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 vacancy was advertised on the Ministry’s Careers webpage (www.health.govt.nz/about-
us/careers) and the Government jobs webpage (www.jobs.govt.nz).

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.

Council members are paid fees for attendance at Council meetings and attendance at any
meetings of commit ee appointed by the Council. Actual and reasonable travel and
accommodation expenses are paid for by the Council. Member fees are $66.26 per hour / $530
per day, while the Chair is paid $93.75 per hour / $750 per day.

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 vacancies are you looking to fil ?

19 applications were received for the two advertised health practitioner roles, with two
nominations from nominating agencies.

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. I
am happy for you to remove all the personal information.

Recruitment efforts are stil  under way. 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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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 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
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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 Council is available in the terms of reference and the Council’s website
including Governance guidelines.
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 T
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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
beneficial if you have the ability to lead strategically, and to balance competing demands.
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Preferred characteristics of health practitioner applicants are:
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practising paramedicine
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works within, or has knowledge of, ambulance service providers
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works within, or has knowledge of the wider paramedicine sector, including primary care
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has a comprehensive understanding of current practices, standards, and challenges within
the profession
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exhibits a strong commitm
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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
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experience working with Māori models of health care, ensuring cultural safety and
inclusivity in practice
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leadership interest, succession planning is an important part of any responsible authority
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works within, or has knowledge of the wider paramedicine sector including primary care
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business knowledge, understanding of finance, strategy, and governance.
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an awareness and understanding of a range of cultural perspectives in health care, and
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.

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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 Monday 26 January 2026 and include:
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a covering letter, and
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a current CV.
Due diligence checks will be undertaken for shortlisted applicants. Your personal information will
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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.
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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 Board 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.
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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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Candidate Information on the Terms and Conditions of

Appointment to the
Te Kaunihera Manapou | Paramedic Council
Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003

Introduction
This document provides information for prospective candidates for membership of the Te
Kaunihera Manapou | Paramedic Council (Te Kaunihera). It sets out the:
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role and functions of Te Kaunihera
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composition of Te Kaunihera
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terms and conditions of appointment
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duties and responsibilities of a member.
Te Kaunihera operates under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (the
Act).
The Role of Responsible Authorities in Regulating Health Professionals
Consumers do not always have enough knowledge to make an informed de
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paramedics are competent to carry out their profession. This can be a matter of concern
when the actions of an incompetent practitioner may impact on the health and safety of
consumers.  Health practitioner  regulation is one way of providing consumers with
information on a practitioner’s competence.  It ensures that only practitioners who have
demonstrated that they meet the minimum stand
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practise or use protected titles.
The Act establishes responsible autho
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range of health practitioners.  The Act requires responsible  authorities to establish the
competencies required for the registration of practitioners who demonstrate they possess
the competencies to practice safety. Te Kaunihera is one such authority.
Individuals appointed to Te Ka
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Te Kaunihera draws considerable benefits from having a diverse membership with a range
of skills, attributes, and experience.
Functions of Te Kaunihera
Te Kaunihera is a body corporate established under section 115 of the Act. The purpose of
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the Act is to protect the consumers of paramedic  services through the education,
registration and discipline of the paramedic profession.
The functions of Te Kaunihera are set out under section 118 of the Act.  As they relate to Te
Kaunihera, these functions are:
(a) to prescribe the qualifications required for scopes of practice within the profession, and,
for that purpose, to accredit and monitor educational institutions and degrees, courses of
studies, or programmes
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(b) to authorise the registration of health practitioners under this Act, and to  maintain
registers
(c) to consider applications for annual practising certificates:
(d) to review and promote the competence of health practitioners
(e) to recognise, accredit, and set programmes to ensure the ongoing competence of
health practitioners
(f) to receive information from any person about the practice, conduct, or competence of
health practitioners and, if it is appropriate to do so, act on that information
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(g) to notify employers, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the  Director-General of
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Health, and the Health and Disability Commissioner  that the practice of a health
practitioner may pose a risk of harm to the public
(h) to consider the cases of health practitioners who may be unable to perform the
functions required for the practice of the profession
(i) to set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence (including  competencies
that wil  enable effective and respectful interaction with Māori), and ethical conduct to be
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(j) to liaise with other authorities appointed under this Act about matters of  common
interest
(ja) to promote and facilitate inter-disciplinary collaboration and co-operation in the
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delivery of health services
(k) to promote education and training i
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(l) to promote public awareness of the responsibilities of the authority
(m) to exercise and perform any other functions, powers, and duties that are conferred or
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imposed on it by or under this Act of any other enactment.
Consumer Constituency
The consumer constituency of Te Kaunihera  includes those who use the service of
paramedic  practitioners,  registered and enrol ed paramedics  within public and private
health care facilities. Those that use their services are a cross-section of New Zealanders in
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terms of ethnicity, age, gender, and geography.
Appointment as a member of Te Kaunihera
In making yourself available to be considered for appointment, please ensure that:
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there is no conflict of interest which would preclude your appointment
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you are available to serve for a term of office of up to three years
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As a member of Te Kaunihera, you wil  be expected to fol ow the terms and conditions set
out below.
Terms and Conditions of Appointment
Kaunihera members are appointed by the Associate Minister of Health for a term of up to
three years, by notice published in the Gazette. Members may be reappointed but may not
hold office for more than nine consecutive years.
Members may decide not to continue in office at any time, in which case they should advise
the Minister of Health.
The  Act  states that appointment members are considered to have vacated their office i
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they are adjudged bankrupt under the Insolvency Act 1967. The Minister of Health may at
any time remove members from office on the grounds of:
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inability to perform the duties of the office
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neglect of duty
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misconduct, proved to the satisfaction of the Minister
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with the concurrence of Te Kaunihera, by notice given to the member, on the ground
that the member’s performance on Te Kaunihera is inadequate.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Member
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This section sets out the Minister of Health’s expectations regarding the duties and
responsibilities of a person appointed as a member of Te Kaunihera. This is intended to aid
members of Te Kaunihera  by providing them with a common set of principles for
appropriate conduct and behaviour and serves to protect Te Kaunihera and its members
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from being exposed to legal chal enges.
As an independent statutory body, Te Kaunihera has an obligation to conduct its activities
in an open and ethical manner. Te Ka
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consistent with its functions as set out in section 118 of the Act.
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Kaunihera  members have a commitment to work for the public of New Zealand.  The
practitioners on Te Kaunihera must be competent to practise. They are accountable to the
Minister of Health (and through the Minister to the public of New Zealand). The functions
of  Te Kaunihera  are stated in section 118  of the Act, and Te Kaunihera  operates within
these parameters.
Kaunihera  members attend hui  and undertake Kaunihera  activities as independent
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persons responsible to Te Kaunihera  as a whole and are not representatives of
professional organisations or communities.  This issue is particularly important when
Kaunihera members may, at times, be required to be party to decisions which conflict with
the views of other organisations with which they are involved.
There is an expectation that Kaunihera  members wil  make every effort to attend al
hui/meetings and devote sufficient time to become familiar with the affairs of Te Kaunihera
and the wider environment within which it operates.
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Kaunihera members may be required to serve on one or more Kaunihera committees or
working rōpū | groups.
Legislation and Conflicts of Interest
It is important that Kaunihera members have a common understanding of their role as a
member in order that decisions can be reached within the spirit of  the governing
legislation, namely, for the purpose of protecting the public interest through the regulation
of paramedics.
Council members wil  be expected, over time, to become familiar with, and operate
according to, the:
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Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
In addition, the Paramedic Council is expected to be familiar with, and operate according
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Te Tiriti of Waitangi
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Principles of natural justice and administrative law
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Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994
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Health and Disability Services Code of Consumers' Rights
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Health and Disability Services Act 1993
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Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997
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Privacy Act 2020
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Health Information Privacy Code 1994
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Medicines Act 1988
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Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
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Codes of Conduct of the Profession
Te Kaunihera is expected to comply with the intent of the Official Information Act 1982.
Kaunihera members should perform their functions in good faith, honestly and impartial y
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and avoid situations which might compromise their integrity or otherwise lead to conflicts
of interest. Proper observation of these principles will protect them and will enable public
confidence to be maintained.
When Kaunihera members believe they have a conflict of interest on a subject which wil
prevent them from reaching an impartial decision or undertaking an activity consistent
with Te Kaunihera’s functions, then they must declare a conflict of interest and withdraw
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themselves from the discussion and/or activity.
Confidentiality
Hui, including agenda material and minutes, of Te Kaunihera  are confidential. Kaunihera
members must ensure that the confidentiality of Kaunihera business is maintained.
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Members are free to express their own views within the context of Kaunihera hui or the
general business of Te Kaunihera.
Kaunihera members must publicly support a course of action decided by Te Kaunihera or,
if unable to do that, must not publicly comment on decisions.
At no time shal  Kaunihera members individually divulge details of Kaunihera matters or
decisions of Te Kaunihera  to persons who are not Kaunihera  members.  Disclosure of
Kaunihera business to anyone outside Te Kaunihera must be the decision of Te Kaunihera;
or,  between hui, at the discretion of  the Chairperson of Te Kaunihera;  or,  in the case of
committees, the Chairperson of the Committee (if they have the delegated authority of Te
Kaunihera).
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Kaunihera members must ensure that Kaunihera documents are kept secure to ensure the
confidentiality of Kaunihera work is maintained. Release of Kaunihera correspondence or
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papers can only be made with the approval of Te Kaunihera.
Requirements of Te Kaunihera
It is estimated that Te Kaunihera will meet on average every six weeks but the schedule will
be determined by the new Kaunihera  once in operation.  In addition, members may be
required to participate on sub-committees established to address specific issues.
At any meeting of Te Kaunihera the quorum necessary for the transaction of business is
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half of the ful  membership (if Te Kaunihera  has an even number of members), or a
majority of the full membership (if Te Kaunihera has an odd number of members).
When carrying out its functions Te Kaunihera must follow the principles of natural justice
and administrative law. Te Kaunihera must act lawfully, that is, Te Kaunihera can only act
within the limits of its powers as set out in the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance
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Act 2003. Te Kaunihera must also act fairly when carrying out its functions. Decisions of Te
Kaunihera are reviewable by the Courts.
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Fees and Allowances
Hui of  Te Kaunihera  and of any committee appointed by Te Kaunihera  are paid fees for
attendance at hui. Actual and reasonable travel and accommodation expenses are paid for
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by Te Kaunihera. Member fees are $66.26 per hour / $530 per day, while the Chair is paid
$93.75 per hour / $750 per day.
More detailed information can be obtained from the General Manager/Registrar of the Te
Kaunihera:
Ms Jacquelyn Manley
Kaiwhakaha
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Kaunihera Manapou │ Paramedic Council
PO Box 9644, Wellington 6141 │ Level 5, 22 Willeston St, Wellington 6011
Email: [email address] │Website: www.paramediccouncil.org.nz
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