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Vacancies on the Pharmacy Council – Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū 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 Pharmacy Council – Te
Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa (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 pharmacists are fit and
competent to practice.
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 Board’s legislative
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 attached terms of reference and the Council’s
website including Governance guidelines.
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Appointments to the Council are made by the Associate Minister of Health, Hon David Seymour, 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 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
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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 skills and attributes for health practitioner and laypeople positions include:
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Understanding of educational qualifications and the provision of tertiary education
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Public policy and leadership in the development and implementation of policy
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Wider pharmacy knowledge in other jurisdictions and/or involved in roles that require a
wider environmental understanding of pharmacy
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Specialist pharmacy experience (e.g. a pharmacist prescriber)
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Recent pharmacy experience and/or pharmacy ownership experience
Health practitioner applicants must be a registered health practitioner and have a good
understanding of the scope of practice, competencies and code of ethics or conduct.
Under section 5 of the HPCA Act,
laypeople applicants cannot be qualified or registered as health
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practitioners. Preferred laypeople candidates will also:
• have strong governance experience
• be able to represent community and consumer interests
• be familiar with relevant legislation.
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
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Applications must be made using the Ministry of Health online Career Centre by close of business
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December 2025 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
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.
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 Council will be confirmed after it has been considered by the 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 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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Ho"oJ?ut:itiJI Seymour
MP for Epsom
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister for Regulation
Associate Minister
of Education
Associate Minister of Finance
Associate Minister of Health
Associate Minister of Justice
20 MAY 2026
Vicky Chan
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Dear Vicky
Appointment as a health practitioner member of the Pharmacy Council - Te Pou
Whakamana t<almato o Aotearoa (the Council)
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Congratulations on your appointment as a health practitioner member of the Pharmacy
Council of New Zealand - Te Pou Whakamana Kaimat0 o Aotearoa (the Council).
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In accordance with section 120 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
I hereby appoint you as a health practitioner member of the Council for a three-year term of
office commencing 2 June 2026 and ending 1 June 2029.
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to this letter are the terms and conditions of your appointment. Any necessary
further infonnation will be provided by the Council's Chief Executive, Michael
Pead.
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Please fonnally acknowledge your appointment by signing the attached memorandum and
emailing it to [email address].
Thank you and congratulations again on your appointment.
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Yours sincerely
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Hon David Seymour UNDER
for Minister of Health
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Appointment Memorandum
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Michael Pead, Chief Executive, Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
[email address]
Statutory Appointments and Integrity Services, Ministry of Health,
appolntments@health .govt. nz
Pnvote 0ag 18041. Pari,amen: Buildings. Wellington 6160. New Zealand I •64 4 817 6819 I o.soymou, amlnisters.govt.nz
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