Vacancies On The Pacific Expert Advisory Group

**Kia orana, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo e lelei, Talofa lava, Malo ni, Fakatalofa atu, Noa'ia 'e m'uri, Kam na mauri, and Warm Pacific greetings.**

**Join the Ministry of Health's Pacific Expert Advisory Group**

**About the role - Korero mo te turanga**
The PEAG (originally established in 2020 to guide the COVID-19 response for Pacific communities in New Zealand) will provide the Ministry with independent strategic expert advice and cultural guidance to shape policies and programmes that address the health needs and aspirations of Pacific peoples in New Zealand.

**About PEAG**
The functions of the PEAG will include:

- delivering advice that supports system innovation and integration, as well as the monitoring of Pacific health outcomes in New Zealand,
- providing insight and advice on the implementation of Te Mana Ola: The Pacific Health Strategy,
- supporting and advising the Ministry's monitoring focus for Pacific health priorities in areas such as primary healthcare, health workforce, Pacific health data and intelligence, Pacific childhood immunisations, Pacific population cancer screening coverage, Pacific mental health and wellbeing, and other public health related matters,
- being an important layer of quality assurance, enabling other parts of the Ministry to test their strategic documents and programmes,
- engaging the Minister of Health and Director-General of health if/when requested by them.

**About you - Korero mou**
Members of PEAG will participate in discussions, contribute expertise, advice, and support decision-making.
- **Pacific Clinicians and Allied Health workers**: Including Pacific doctors, nurses, allied health professionals or specialists including policy, public health.
- **Pacific Community Representatives**: Leaders actively engaged with Pacific communities and contributing to better health and social well-being.
- **Academics and Researchers**: With a background in Pacific health research, epidemiology, policy, and/or workforce development.
- **Youth and Emerging Leaders**: To provide insights on the future health needs and priorities of Pacific young people and communities.

The Ministry of Health appoints members to the PEAG, typically for a term of two years and members may be reappointed for a second term. Further information on Committee expectations and membership expertise can be found in the Terms of Reference.

**Time commitment**
Member roles are not full-time positions. It is anticipated that PEAG members will meet quarterly. PEAG members will be remunerated to recognize their time, expertise, and commitment to providing high-quality advice.

Applications must be submitted using the Ministry of Health online Career Centre by **5 November 2025** at midnight, and include:

- a completed declaration form linked here
- a covering letter
- a current curriculum vitae (CV).

The declaration form will allow assessment of situations that may present real or potential conflicts of interest or that may influence a members' ability to be independent from their role as Committee members, such as working for the Ministry of Health (where a person would be ineligible to be on the Committee) or working for Health New Zealand (which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis).

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 involving you.

The appointment process may be lengthy, and we seek your patience. The outcome of the recruitment process will be confirmed after it has been considered by the Ministry of Health.

**Who are we - Ko wai matou