Vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (AC at Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Expertise In Law, Expertise In Ethics, Ability To Articulate Issues From A Disability Perspective, Ability To Represent Community And Consumer Interests, Expertise In Assisted Reproductive Procedures, Expertise In Human Reproductive Research, Expertise In Māori Customary Values And Practice

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART) The Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora (the Ministry) is seeking candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART). ACART is established under section 32 of the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 (the HART Act). ACART issues guidelines to the ethics committee (ECART) and gives advice to the Minister of Health on aspects of, or issues arising out of, kinds of assisted reproductive procedure or human reproductive research. Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role Being a member of the Committee is rewarding and challenging. An ability to work objectively across a range of relevant perspectives and not adopt a narrow advocacy position is required of all members. Members are also expected to demonstrate open and responsive communication skills, with an ability to reach consensus when different points of views are shared. Appointments to the Committee are made by the Minister of Health or per delegation, typically for terms of up to three years. Members can be reappointed for up to six 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 apply for these roles. ACART members meet every two months and candidates are encouraged to apply for ACART regardless of their location. The Committee usually meets online and, occasionally in-person in Wellington. Travel costs are covered for members. You will need to have computer access and skills, as most of ACART’s papers and products are presented digitally. Strong internet connections are necessary – as most committee meetings are held online. 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. An ability to work objectively across a range of relevant perspectives and not adopt a narrow advocacy position is required of all members. Members are also expected to demonstrate open and responsive communication skills, with an ability to reach consensus when different points of views are shared. Members are expected to develop a strong working knowledge of the HART Act 2004 and in particular the guiding principles for ACART. Required skills and attributes for lay and non-lay candidates include: Expertise in law Expertise in ethics The ability to articulate issues from a disability perspective The ability to represent community and consumer interests Expertise in assisted reproductive procedures and human reproductive research Expertise in Māori customary values and practice and the ability to articulate issues from a Māori perspective. As defined by the attached terms of reference a lay person is a person who, at no time during the persons membership of ACART or in the 3 years before becoming a member of ACART: is a health practitioner within the meaning of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003; or is involved in health research; or is employed by or associated with, or has a pecuniary interest in, a provider. Me pēhea te tono – How to apply Applications must be made using the Ministry of Health online Career Centre by close of business 19 December 2025 and include: a covering letter, and 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 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 this Committee will be confirmed after it has been considered by Cabinet's Appointments and Honours Committee. Ko wai mātou – Who we are 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: appointments@health.govt.nz The Ministry of Health is steward of the New Zealand health system and the lead advisor to Government on health. Our overarching goal is for all New Zealanders to live longer and in better health to have an improved quality of life. As steward, we set the direction across the health system so we and others can make informed decisions and prioritise resources accordingly. We advise the Government on health policy, and regulate and monitor the health system, to ensure all New Zealanders have access to health care for better health outcomes. Our role is to create an environment where all New Zealanders are supported to stay well and where all parts of the health system are supported to operate at their best.

Responsibilities

Members of the Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART) provide guidelines to the ethics committee and advise the Minister of Health on assisted reproductive procedures and human reproductive research. They are expected to work objectively and communicate effectively to reach consensus on various perspectives.