Vacancies on the National Ethics Advisory Committee

Te Manatū Hauora | The Ministry of Health is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the National Ethics Advisory Committee (NEAC).

NEAC is a ministerial advisory committee established under section 16 of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000.

NEAC's purpose is to provide advice to the Minister of Health on ethical issues of national significance in respect of any health or disability matters (including research and health services), and determine nationally consistent ethical standards across the health sector and provide scrutiny for national health research and health services.

Kōrero mōu | About you

Te Manatū Hauora/the Ministry of Health is seeking applications for the following positions.

One non-layperson with expertise in health research.

Preferred skills for this role include the following:

• Significant practical experience of research ethics involving human participants, in academia and/or a regional ethics committee
• Extensive experience establishing and maintaining outstanding working relationships with peers and a diverse range of stakeholders
• Extensive experience in providing strategic and professional leadership and the ability to identify enhancements to health and safety systems
• Effective communication skills
• An ability to work with legislation and regulations and Knowledge of the application of te Tiriti o Waitangi.

One layperson member with the ability to speak to issues or experiences of disabled persons

Preferred skills for this role include the following:

• Strong analytical skills, including an ability to think strategically and critically
• Experience in stakeholder consultation and partnerships
• Effective communication skills
• An ability to work with legislation and regulations
• Lived experience or expertise in the ability to speak to issues or experiences of disabled persons
• Knowledge of the application of te Tiriti o Waitangi.

To qualify for the lay membership positions, you must not:

• have been registered as a health practitioner in the last five years
• be involved, or employed by an organisation which is primarily involved in health and disability research.

Kōrero mō te tÅ«ranga | About the role

You are able to undertake this role from anywhere in New Zealand. You will need to have robust computer access and skills. Strong internet connection is necessary as most committee meetings are undertaken via video conferencing

NEAC may meet in-person in Wellington at the request of members. With travel costs covered for members by the Ministry of Health.

Generally, NEAC meets every three months, and on an ad hoc basis to progress its mahi between formal committee meetings. Between the formal committee meetings, members are also expected to undertake some paid work to progress NEAC's work programme.