Job Opportunity: Te Kaunihera Manapou | Paramedic Council | Health Practitioner or layperson

Job Description

Vacancies on Te Kaunihera Manapou | Paramedic Council

Manatū Hauora | Ministry of Health is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as health practitioner OR layperson members of Kaunihera Manapou | Paramedic Council (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 paramedics are fit and competent to practise.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

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.

The functions of responsible authorities are set out under section 118 of the HPCA Act. More information about the Council is available in the attached terms of reference and the Council's website including Governance guidelines.

Appointments to the Council are made by the Minister of Health or their delegate, typically for terms of three years. Members can be reappointed for up to nine consecutive years.

The Government 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. Manatū Hauora encourages people from all backgrounds, especially those who can reflect the needs, values, and beliefs of Māori, have an understanding and are committed to meeting obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to apply for these roles.

Kōrero mōu | About you

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. In this instance, we are particularly looking to receive applications from candidates that can represent the perspectives of Māori, Pacific people, and people with lived experience of a disability.

Preferred skills and attributes for health practitioner and laypeople positions include:

• paramedic experience in road ambulance care
• a recent graduate with contemporary experience
• experience and knowledge of te ao Māori and tikanga Māori
• a genuine enthusiasm for, and commitment to Te Kaunihera's strategic plan
• knowledge of the relevant legislation and a commitment to Te Kaunihera's mahi.
• Health practitioner applicants must be a registered paramedic 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 practitioners. Preferred laypeople candidates will also:

• have strong governance and education experience
• be able to represent community and consumer interests
• be familiar with relevant legislation.

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.

Find out more and apply. Applications close 23 February 2023

Disclaimer: The above material is provided by the employer and the College is not responsible for any inaccuracies. For any queries about the position please contact the advertised employer.