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Consumer opportunities
Read more about the current open opportunities for consumers to get involved.
We support consumers being actively involved in decision-making about their health, at all levels.
Health services, including hospitals, government agencies and other services, require consumer representatives to co-design the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of health services.
Below are the current open opportunities for consumers to get involved.
Please note we publish these opportunities on behalf of a range of different agencies and groups in the health sector. Please contact each provider directly using the information provided in the listing.
Do you have an opportunity you think Consumer health forum Aotearoa members should know about?
If so, please submit an expression of interest for consumer and whānau representatives.
Current opportunities
From Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ):
The National Palliative Care Steering Group is forming a fixed term working group to provide recommendations to grow and sustain a clinically and culturally competent, diverse palliative care workforce that represents the community it is serving and meets service demands.
If you are interested in learning more:
- Read the full nomination/expression of interest form (PDF 683KB)
- Read the terms of reference (PDF 663KB)
- Contact Stephanie Read (System Design Manager– Palliative Care, Health New Zealand) with any questions: Stephanie.Read@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
How to apply:
- Complete the nomination/expression of interest form (PDF 683KB)
- Email the completed form to palliativecare@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Nominations and expressions of interest close on Friday 17 October.
From Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ):
The Radiation Oncology Service within the Canterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service is looking for two consumers to co-design content with for the service’s public facing website.
Their goal is to ensure information on the website is current and reflects the needs, preferences and cultural values of the people who use their services.
The Service is looking for consumers to review and provide feedback on current website information, and to help shape new content.
If you are interested in learning more:
- Read the full EOI from the Radiation Oncology Service (DOCX 375KB)
- Visit the current Oncology Service website
- Contact Alex Svoboda with any questions: alexandra.svoboda@cdhb.health.nz
How to apply:
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply before 30 October.
- Complete the online form
- Download the Word document version (below) and email the completed form to alexandra.svoboda@cdhb.health.nz
Download the Word document version of the EOI form (DOCX 587KB)
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is inviting expressions of interest to join the Global Emergency Care Committee to provide the perspective of non-clinical individuals on global emergency care. This is a voluntary role.
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is the not-for-profit organisation responsible for training emergency physicians and advancement of professional standards in emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand.
About the Committee
The committee steers the work of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine by:
- ensuring emergency care is
- recognised as an essential part of universal health care
- is available and accessible to all
- providing leadership and expertise in sustainable and ethical global emergency care capacity development and voluntary work.
Who should apply
The college is seeking a community representative who can bring a consumer or community voice to global emergency care.
Applicants with experience in the international development sector, health care systems within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), or international volunteer work are encouraged to apply.
You may come from a range of professional backgrounds, including research, academia, allied health, nursing, or programme management.
Find out more and apply
Meetings are held three times a year, with travel costs covered.
Community representative on the Global Emergency Care Committee – www.ethicaljobs.com
EOI: Workforce working group — palliative care
From Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ):
The National Palliative Care Steering Group is forming a fixed term working group to provide recommendations to grow and sustain a clinically and culturally competent, diverse palliative care workforce that represents the community it is serving and meets service demands.
If you are interested in learning more:
- Read the full nomination/expression of interest form (PDF 683KB)
- Read the terms of reference (PDF 663KB)
- Contact Stephanie Read (System Design Manager– Palliative Care, Health New Zealand) with any questions: Stephanie.Read@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
How to apply:
- Complete the nomination/expression of interest form (PDF 683KB)
- Email the completed form to palliativecare@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Nominations and expressions of interest close on Friday 17 October.
EOI: Radiation Oncology Patient Information Website project — consumer representatives
From Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ):
The Radiation Oncology Service within the Canterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service is looking for two consumers to co-design content with for the service’s public facing website.
Their goal is to ensure information on the website is current and reflects the needs, preferences and cultural values of the people who use their services.
The Service is looking for consumers to review and provide feedback on current website information, and to help shape new content.
If you are interested in learning more:
- Read the full EOI from the Radiation Oncology Service (DOCX 375KB)
- Visit the current Oncology Service website
- Contact Alex Svoboda with any questions: alexandra.svoboda@cdhb.health.nz
How to apply:
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply before 30 October.
- Complete the online form
- Download the Word document version (below) and email the completed form to alexandra.svoboda@cdhb.health.nz
Download the Word document version of the EOI form (DOCX 587KB)
EOI: Become a community representative on the Global Emergency Care Committee
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is inviting expressions of interest to join the Global Emergency Care Committee to provide the perspective of non-clinical individuals on global emergency care. This is a voluntary role.
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is the not-for-profit organisation responsible for training emergency physicians and advancement of professional standards in emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand.
About the Committee
The committee steers the work of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine by:
- ensuring emergency care is
- recognised as an essential part of universal health care
- is available and accessible to all
- providing leadership and expertise in sustainable and ethical global emergency care capacity development and voluntary work.
Who should apply
The college is seeking a community representative who can bring a consumer or community voice to global emergency care.
Applicants with experience in the international development sector, health care systems within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), or international volunteer work are encouraged to apply.
You may come from a range of professional backgrounds, including research, academia, allied health, nursing, or programme management.
Find out more and apply
Meetings are held three times a year, with travel costs covered.
Community representative on the Global Emergency Care Committee – www.ethicaljobs.com
Consumer opportunity case studies
These consumer engagement stories describe how consumers have responded to opportunities promoted with the Consumer health forum Aotearoa. Consumers share their experience of the application process, onboarding and their contribution to the work. We hope these stories encourage others to use their lived experience and skills to contribute to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of the health system.
System safety strategy rōpū
Ngā Reo Māhuri Young Voices group
FIT for symptomatic project
Published: 16 Sep 2022
Modified: 6 Oct 2025
