IN-CONFIDENCE
The advertisement used on the seek.co.nz and iod.org.nz websites was:
Applications for member of the Social Workers Registration Board Applications are sought for a layperson member of the Social Workers
Registration Board (SWRB). The appointee must not be a registered social
worker or a member of the Social Workers Disciplinary Tribunal.
The SWRB is a Crown entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004, and the
social worker regulator and lead agency for social worker workforce
planning in New Zealand.
The SWRB Board comprises four social workers and three laypeople,
appointed by the Minister for Social Development and Employment (the
Minister) under the Social Workers Registration Act 2003.
Candidates are sought with demonstrated senior management or executive
level experience — that includes time spent in a non-government
organisation — and an understanding of public sector governance.
For more information about this role, please see th
e Layperson member
position description.
Next Steps
To be considered for appointment please apply by providing the following:
• a cover letter, which includes contact details (email address and phone
number)
• a current curriculum vitae.
Applications must be
made via email to [email address]
Applications are
due by 5.00pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026. As part of your
application, please let us know where you saw this role advertised.
This process is managed by the Ministry of Social Development on behalf of the
Minister.