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Seeking Nominations for Statutory Health Roles – Board Members of Psychotherapists and Dietitians Boards

May 6, 2026 | News

Kia ora

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is currently seeking nominations for appointments to two statutory boards:

  • Dietitians Board – Te Mana Mātanga Mātai Kai
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  • Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand – Te Poari o ngā Kaihaumanu Hinengaro o Aotearoa
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Please note:

  • For the Dietitians Board, we are seeking health practitioner candidates.
  • For the Psychotherapists Board, we are seeking both health practitioner and laycandidates.

Please forward this email onto the relevant person or department within your organisation if you are not the correct contact. Any nominations or pātai (questions) can be forwarded to the Ministry’s appointments team at appointments@health.govt.nz . The application closing date is 18 May 2026. All applications require a cover letter and CV. We encourage all applicants to apply via the website in the first instance. All incumbent members wanting to reapply must apply through this link also. 

 We would be grateful if you could inform your networks of this opportunity and invite nominations of candidates with diverse backgrounds, so that we may ensure representation of all Aotearoa on our boards. When nominating candidates, please be sure to notify them of the nomination and check if they are prepared to submit an application. 

 Ngā mihi nui

Lauren McEwan-Nugent (she/her)Advisor | KaitohutohuStatutory Appointments and Integrity Services Performance and Governance | Te Pou Tokomanawa+64 4  280 4574Lauren.McEwan-Nugent@health.govt.nzManatū Hauora, 133 Molesworth Street Thorndon, Wellington 6011 image001.png
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