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Vacancies on the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o
Aotearoa
The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking candidates who wish to be
considered for appointment as
health practitioner OR layperson members of the Physiotherapy
Board of New Zealand- Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa (the Board), a responsible authority under
the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (the HPCA Act). The purpose of the
Board is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring that health
practitioners are fit and competent to practice.
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
Being a member of the Board is rewarding and challenging. You wil be committed to improving
the health of New Zealanders, through contribution to the governance of the Board’s legislative
requirements.
The functions of responsible authorities are set out under section 118 of the HPCA Act, and more
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information about the Board is available on the Board’s website.
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Appointments to the Board are made by the Minister of Health Hon Simeon Brown, typically for
terms of 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 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.
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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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health practitioner applicants wil have:
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5+ years’ experience as a practising physiotherapist
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Prior governance experience
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Academic experience (this is an advantage)
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Practised clinically
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A depth of understanding of the accountabilities of the HPCAA
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To be an effective communicator who can work together in a team
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Attention to detail
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Be of good standing with the Board
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Knowledge of how the role of the Board fits within the wider health sector
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Attributes that contribute positively to the role and workings of the Board
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Understanding of Board Standards
Health practitioner applicants must be a registered physiotherapist and have a very good
understanding of the scopes of practice and Board Standards.
Under section 5 of the HPCA Act,
laypeople applicants cannot be qualified or registered as health
practitioners. Preferred laypeople applicants will also:
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governance or regulatory experience
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an understanding of the purpose of health regulation
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legal or financial experience (this can be an advantage)
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• be able to represent community and consumer interests
• the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its
application in health care and regulatory settings
• be an effective communicator who can work collaboratively and respectfully in a team
• have attention to detail
• an awareness and understanding of a range of cultural perspectives in health care
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 business
29 July 2025 and include:
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• a completed declaration form (attached), and
• a covering letter, and
• a current CV.
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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
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process for the Board wil be confirmed after it has been considered by Cabinet Appointments and
Honours Committee.
Who we are – Ko wai mātou
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See the Ministry of Health Board appointments webpage for more information.
If you would like to obtain further informatio
the n 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
Physiotherapy Board
Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
Introduction
This document provides information for prospective candidates for membership of the
Physiotherapy Board. It sets out the:
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role and functions of the Board
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composition of the Board
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terms and conditions of appointment
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duties and responsibilities of a member.
The Role of Registration Bodies in Regulating Occupations
Consumers do not always have enough knowledge to make an informed decision whether
health practitioners are competent to carry out their occupation. This can be a matter of
concern when the actions of an incompetent practitioner may impact on the health and safety
of consumers. Occupational regulation is one way of providing consumers with information
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on a practitioner’s competence. It ensures that only practitioners who have demonstrated
that they meet the standards for entry to an occupation can practise or use particular
protected titles, and provides a framework ensuring ongoing competency of practitioners.
A wide range of health and disability sector occupations are regulated through legislation to
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protect the consumers of health services. Each statute establishes a responsible authority for
the purposes of establishing the competencies required for safe practice and registering
practitioners who demonstrate they possess these competencies. The Physiotherapy Board
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is one such responsible authority.
Functions of the Board
The Physiotherapy Board is a body
under corporate established under section 114 of the Health
Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA Act). The purpose of the
Physiotherapy Board is to protect consumers of physiotherapy services through the
registration, education, continuing competence and discipline of physiotherapists.
The functions of the Board are set out under section 118 of the HPCA Act. As they relate to
the Physiotherapy Board, the Board’s functions are to:
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prescribe the qualification 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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authorise the registration of physiotherapists under this Act, and to maintain registers
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consider applications for annual practicing certificates
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review and promote the competence of physiotherapists
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recognise, accredit, and set programmes to ensure the ongoing competence of
physiotherapists
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receive and act on information from physiotherapists, employers, and the Health and
Disability Commissioner about the competence of physiotherapists
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notify employers, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Director-General of
Health, and the Health and Disability Commissioner that the practice of a physiotherapist
may pose a risk of harm to the public
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consider the case of physiotherapists who may be unable to perform the functions
required for the practice of the profession
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set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence, and ethical conduct to be
observed by physiotherapists
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liaise with other authorities appointed under this Act about matters of common interest
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promote education and training in the profession
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promote public awareness of the responsibilities of the Board
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exercise and perform any other functions, powers, and duties that are conferred or
imposed on it by or under the HPCA Act or any other enactment.
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Composition of the Board
Under section 120 of the HPCA Act, the Board may consist of up to 14 members, a majority
of whom are health practitioners. The Board’s membership must include two laypersons if
the authority has eight or fewer members, or three laypersons if the authority has nine or
more members.
The Physiotherapy Board will generally comprise of five health practitioner members and two
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layperson members.
Appointment as a Member of the Board
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; and
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you are available to serve for a term of
the office of up to three years.
As a member of the Board, you wil be expected to follow the terms and conditions set out
below.
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Terms and Conditions of Appointment
The Minister of Health appoints the members of the Board for a term of up to three years, by
notice published in the
Gazette. Members may be reappointed from time to time but no
person is eligible to be a member 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.
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The HPCA Act states that appointed members are considered to have vacated their office if
they die or 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 the Board, by notice given to the member, on the ground that the
member’s performance on the Board is inadequate.
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Duties and Responsibilities of a Member
This section sets out the Minister of Health’s expectations regarding the duties and
responsibilities of a person appointed as a member of the Physiotherapy Board. This is
intended to aid members of the Board by providing them with a common set of principles for
appropriate conduct and behaviour and serves to protect the Board and its members from
being exposed to legal challenges.
As an independent statutory body, the Physiotherapy Board has an obligation to conduct its
activities in an open and ethical manner. The Board has a duty to operate effectively in a
manner consistent with its functions as set out in section 114 of the HPCA Act.
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Board members have a commitment to work for the greater good of the Board. They are
accountable to the Minister of Health (and through the Minister to the public of New Zealand).
Board members attend meetings and undertake Board activities as independent persons
responsible to the Board as a whole. Members are not appointed as representatives of
professional organisations or communities. This issue is particularly important when Board
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 Board members wil make every effort to attend all Board
meetings and devote sufficient time to become familiar with the affairs of the Board and the
wider environment within which it operates.
Board members may also be requested to serve on one or more working / advisory groups to
the Chief Executive.
Legislation and Conflicts of Interest
It is important that Board 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 physiotherapists.
Board members wil be expected, over time, to become familiar with, and operate according
to, the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
In addition the Physiotherapy Board is expected to be familiar with, and operate according to,
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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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Code of Health and Disability Services 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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Treaty of Waitangi
The Board is also expected to comply with the intent of the Official Information Act 1982.
Board members should perform their functions in good faith, honestly and impartially and
avoid situations which might compromise their integrity or otherwise lead to conflicts of
interest. Proper observation of these principles wil protect them and wil enable public
confidence to be maintained.
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Kore Tombs
[email address]
Dear Kore
Appointment as a health practitioner member of the Physiotherapy Board of New
Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa.
Thank you for your wil ingness to serve on Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand – Te Poari
Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa (the Board).
In accordance with section 114(1) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act
2003, I hereby appoint you as a health practitioner member of the Board for a two-year term
of office commencing on 17 April 2026 and ending on 16 April 2028.
Attached to this letter are the terms and conditions of your appointment. Any necessary
further information wil be provided by the Board’s Chief Executive, Jeanette-Woltman-Black.
Please formally acknowledge your appointment by signing the attached memorandum and
emailing it to [email address].
Thank you again and congratulations on your appointment.
Yours sincerely
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Hon Matt Doocey
For Minister of Health
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MEMORANDUM
To:
Stasha Mason
Manager
Statutory Appointments and Integrity Services
Ministry of Health
Email:
[email address]
Subject:
Appointment as a health practitioner member of the Physiotherapy
Board of New Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa
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From:
Kore Tombs
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I acknowledge my appointment as a health practitioner member of Physiotherapy
Board of New Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa pursuant to section 114(1) of
the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, for a two-year term of office
commencing on 17 April 2026 and ending on 16 April 2028.
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I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of my appointment.
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Martine Abel-Williamson
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Dear Martine
Appointment as a lay member of the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand – Te Poari
Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa.
Thank you for your wil ingness to serve on Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand – Te Poari
Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa (the Board).
In accordance with section 114(1) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act
2003, I hereby appoint you as a lay member of the Board for a two-year term of office
commencing on 17 April 2026 and ending on 16 April 2028.
Attached to this letter are the terms and conditions of your appointment. Any necessary
further information wil be provided by the Board’s Chief Executive, Jeanette-Woltman-Black.
Please formally acknowledge your appointment by signing the attached memorandum and
emailing it to [email address].
Thank you again and congratulations on your appointment.
Yours sincerely
under the Offical Information Act 1982
Hon Matt Doocey
For Minister of Health
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Appointment Memorandum
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Jeanette-Woltman-Black, Chief Executive, s 9(2)(a)
Statutory Appointments and Integrity Services, Ministry of Health,
[email address]
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MEMORANDUM To:
Stasha Mason
Manager
Statutory Appointments and Integrity Services
Ministry of Health
Email:
[email address]
Subject:
Appointment as a lay member of the Physiotherapy Board of New
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Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa
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From:
Martine Abel-Williamson
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I acknowledge my appointment as a lay member of Physiotherapy Board of New
Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa pursuant to section 114(1) of the Health
Practitioner Competence Assurance Act 2003, for a two-year term of office
commencing on 17 April 2026 and ending on 16 April 2028.
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I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of my appointment.
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Lilo Dr Oka Sanerivi
s 9(2)(a)
Dear Lilo Dr Sanerivi
Reappointment as a health practitioner member of the Physiotherapy Board of New
Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa.
Thank you for your continued wil ingness to serve on Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand –
Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa (the Board).
In accordance with section 114(1) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act
2003, I hereby reappoint you as a health practitioner member of the Board for a three-year
term of office commencing on 17 April 2026 and ending on 16 April 2029.
Attached to this letter are the terms and conditions of your reappointment. Any necessary
further information wil be provided by the Board’s Chief Executive, Jeanette-Woltman-Black.
Please formally acknowledge your reappointment by signing the attached memorandum and
emailing it to [email address].
Thank you again and congratulations on your reappointment.
Yours sincerely
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Hon Matt Doocey
For Minister of Health
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Appointment Memorandum
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Jeanette-Woltman-Black, Chief Executive, s 9(2)(a)
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MEMORANDUM
To:
Stasha Mason
Manager
Statutory Appointments and Integrity Services
Ministry of Health
Email:
[email address]
Subject:
Reappointment as a health practitioner member of the Physiotherapy
Board of New Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa
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From:
Lilo Dr Oka Sanerivi
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I acknowledge my reappointment as a health practitioner member of the Physiotherapy
Board of New Zealand – Te Poari Tiaki Tinana o Aotearoa pursuant to section 114(1)
of the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act 2003, for a three-year term of
office commencing on 17 April 2026 and ending on 16 April 2029.
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I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of my reappointment.
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