Vacancies On New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this roleThe Ministry of Health - Manatu Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as

• health practitioner OR layperson
• members of the of (the Board).

The Board is a Responsible Authority under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act

The purpose of the Board is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring that medical imaging and radiation therapy practitioners are fit and competent to practise.

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 , and more information about the Board is available on the Board's .

A copy of the is linked here.

Appointments to the Board are made by the Associate Minister of Health Hon Matt Doocey, typically 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 Maori, and have an understanding of and are committed to meeting the obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi, to apply for these roles.

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 medical imaging and radiation therapy candidates who can represent the perspectives of Maori, Pacific people, and people with lived experience of a disability.

You will be in good standing with the Board.

It would be helpful if you have a good understanding of the scopes of practice, competencies and code of ethical conduct for medical imaging and radiation therapy practitioners, and we welcome applicants who have experience in the clinical practice, management or quality sector, or applicants who are early in their clinical career.

Preferred skills and attributes for these

Preferred laypeople candidates will also have :

Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the .

The Ministry of Health 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 between 6 to 12 months.

Your patience and professionalism as we work through the next steps is appreciated.

The outcome of the recruitment process for the Board will be confirmed after it has been considered by the .

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 team by emailing :

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