Vacancy on Te Rōpū Whakatika Kaimahi Hauora | the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal

On behalf of Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, Associate Minister of Health, Te Manatū Hauora | The Ministry of Health is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal). The Tribunal is established under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA Act). Its purpose is to adjudicate on charges of professional misconduct laid against health practitioners.

Kōrero mōu | About you

Te Manatū Hauora is currently seeking applications/nominations for Deputy Chair.

Successful Deputy Chair applicants:

• Must be a barrister or solicitor of the High Court with no less than seven years' practice. The Chair must have skills and abilities of a judicial officer, and have significant experience in:

          - the health and disability sector

          - leadership

          - tribunal and court situations

         - using keen judgement, particularly the ability to analyse and evaluate evidence, and the ability to evaluate personalities

• Have facilitation skills:

          - in the hearing room, to maintain good order, and

          - when adjudicating, where the chair must be a team player to ensure all Tribunal members participate fully

          - excellent written and reasoning skills.

The Tribunal will meet as and when required. This will be dependent on the number of hearings per year. The time commitment for hearings varies. It may be from one day to up to two weeks depending on the nature of the case. The majority are heard within one to two days