Tā te kiritaki whai wāhi
Consumer opportunities
Read more about the current open opportunities for consumers to get involved.
Tā te kiritaki whai wāhi
Read more about the current open opportunities for consumers to get involved.
At Te Tāhū Hauora, 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 Te Tāhū Hauora publishes 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 here.
Te Whatu Ora is seeking nominations for a New Zealand consumer representative for the review of Ambulatory Care and Community Health Facility Design Guidance (closes 29th November 2024).
The representative will:
The guidance helps project teams to plan, design and construct ambulatory care and community health care facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Who we're looking for: Consumer representatives bring unique perspectives and experiences that support continued improvement of the AusHFG.
Download the Ambulatory Care and Community Health design guidance review EOI here (Word).
The survey is designed to gather valuable insights from people about their experiences with telehealth services. This feedback plays a critical role in shaping telehealth resource delivery to ensure it aligns with patient needs and preferences. By prioritising their voice, we aim to develop resources for health professionals that support continuity of care and maintain easy access to healthcare, whether through phone or video consultations.
The feedback collected will help refine and improve telehealth initiatives and solutions in primary care, addressing any challenges or gaps identified by patients, while ensuring their needs are met efficiently and compassionately.
Through this survey, the Collaborative Aotearoa team aims to create a telehealth resource collaborative that truly reflects the patient experience, empowering individuals to feel heard and supported in their healthcare journey. Please complete the online survey here.
Te Whatu Ora is seeking nominations for a New Zealand consumer representative for the review of Mental Health Intensive Care Facility Design Guidance (closes 29th November 2024).
The representative will:
The guidance helps project teams to plan, design and construct Mental Health Intensive Care facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Who we're looking for: Consumer representatives bring unique perspectives and experiences that support continued improvement of the AusHFG.
Download the mental health intensive care design guidance review EOI (Word).
Te Whatu Ora is seeking nominations for a New Zealand consumer representative for the review of Renal Dialysis Unit Design Guidance (closes 29th November 2024).
The representative will:
The guidance helps project teams to plan, design and construct renal dialysis facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Who we're looking for: Consumer representatives bring unique perspectives and experiences that support continued improvement of the AusHFG.
Download the renal dialysis unit guidance review EOI here (Word).
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for consumer representatives to join a Steering Group focussed on providing high quality data and evidence-based recommendations to inform a case for a national rheumatic heart disease (RHD) echocardiogram (echo) screening programme in Aotearoa New Zealand. EOIs close 25 November.
Rheumatic heart disease is one of the serious outcomes of acute rheumatic fever, which can cause long-lasting damage to the heart valves. Māori and Pacific are priority communities of interest, as they have a higher rate of experiencing acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
A study is being developed to assess the effectiveness of offering RHD echo screening in school and community based settings for children in Years 7 and 8, which is usually intermediate aged children between 11-13 years of age. The study will take place across school and community sites in South Auckland and the Bay of Plenty.
We are seeking two to three consumer representatives to join the steering group for the rheumatic heart disease study. The steering group consists of up to twelve members from the research team and a team of doctors and nurses. The criteria for selection is based on recruiting consumer representatives from targeted communities most affected by rheumatic heart disease. The preferred consumer representative will:
Download the Rheumatic Heart Disease Echo Screening Study details here (Word).
Download the Rheumatic Heart Disease Echo Screening Study details here (PDF).
Download the Application form for the Heart Disease Echo Screening Study here (Word).
Do you want to use your own health experience to work with Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission?
The Consumer Network | Kōtuinga Kiritaki has up to 14 members and provides advice and direction to the Māori Health and Consumer Programme and other teams within Te Tāhū Hauora.
Te Tāhū Hauora is a crown entity established under the former New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000.It now functions under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 to lead and coordinate work across the health sector to:
a) monitor and improve the quality and safety of services, and
b) help providers to improve the quality and safety of services.
To support the implementation of the Māori Health and Consumer programme, Kōtuinga Kiritaki, a consumer network was established in 2012, so consumers could easily communicate with Te Tāhū Hauora and vice versa. Members of Kōtuinga Kiritaki should have well established networks and the ability to consult widely within their consumer groups.
The purpose of Kōtuinga Kiritaki is to support Te Tāhū Hauora to promote strategic partnerships and effective consumer engagement across the health sector, leading to improved experiences for consumers and whānau who use these services.
The code of expectations for health entities’ engagement with consumers and whānau sets the expectations for consumer engagement and Te Tāhū Hauora strives to be an exemplar for the sector in its implementation.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) are attached below.
Members of Kōtuinga Kiritaki have well-established networks and the ability to consult widely. Full day meetings are held quarterly in Wellington, with occasional online meetings at other times if required.
The role of Kōtuinga Kiritaki is to:
Download the EOI form for the Consumer Network here (Word).
Download the Terms of Reference (ToR) for Kōtuinga Kiritaki | Consumer Network here (PDF).
Download the Terms of Reference (ToR) for Kōtuinga Kiritaki | Consumer Network here (Word).
Do you want to use your own health experience to work with Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission? With a vacancy in the Te Tāhū Hauora Young Voices group, we are now seeking expressions of interest to fill one position.
The Young Voices Group | Ngā Reo Māhuri has up to 8 members and provides advice and direction to the Māori Health and Consumer programme and other teams within Te Tāhū Hauora.
Te Tāhū Hauora is a crown entity that was established under the former New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. It now functions under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 to lead and coordinate work across the health sector to a) monitor and improve the quality and safety of services and b) help providers to improve the quality and safety of services.
To support the implementation of the Māori Health and Consumer work programme, Ngā Reo Māhuri, a youth voices group was established in 2023, in addition to established consumer groups, so young people could easily communicate with Te Tāhū Hauora and vice versa.
Members of Ngā Reo Māhuri should have well established networks and the ability to consult widely within their consumer groups.
The purpose of Ngā Reo Māhuri is to support Te Tāhū Hauora to promote strategic partnerships and effective consumer engagement across the health sector, with a focus on leading to improved experiences for youth consumers and whānau who use these services.
The code of expectations for health entities’ engagement with consumers and whānau sets the expectations for consumer engagement and Te Tāhū Hauora strives to be an exemplar for the sector in its implementation.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) are attached below.
Members of Ngā Reo Māhuri have well-established networks and the ability to consult widely. Meetings are held approximately quarterly via Zoom/Teams with some in person meetings throughout the year in Wellington.
The role of Ngā Reo Māhuri is to:
Read the Expression of Interest for Ngā Reo Māhuri | Young Voices Advisory Group here (Word).
See the Terms of Reference for Ngā Reo Māhuri | Young Voices Advisory Group here (PDF).
See the Terms of Reference for Ngā Reo Māhuri | Young Voices Advisory Group here (Word).
Te Whatu Ora is seeking nominations for a New Zealand consumer representative for the review of Ambulatory Care and Community Health Facility Design Guidance (closes 29th November 2024).
The representative will:
The guidance helps project teams to plan, design and construct ambulatory care and community health care facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Who we're looking for: Consumer representatives bring unique perspectives and experiences that support continued improvement of the AusHFG.
Download the Ambulatory Care and Community Health design guidance review EOI here (Word).
The survey is designed to gather valuable insights from people about their experiences with telehealth services. This feedback plays a critical role in shaping telehealth resource delivery to ensure it aligns with patient needs and preferences. By prioritising their voice, we aim to develop resources for health professionals that support continuity of care and maintain easy access to healthcare, whether through phone or video consultations.
The feedback collected will help refine and improve telehealth initiatives and solutions in primary care, addressing any challenges or gaps identified by patients, while ensuring their needs are met efficiently and compassionately.
Through this survey, the Collaborative Aotearoa team aims to create a telehealth resource collaborative that truly reflects the patient experience, empowering individuals to feel heard and supported in their healthcare journey. Please complete the online survey here.
Te Whatu Ora is seeking nominations for a New Zealand consumer representative for the review of Mental Health Intensive Care Facility Design Guidance (closes 29th November 2024).
The representative will:
The guidance helps project teams to plan, design and construct Mental Health Intensive Care facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Who we're looking for: Consumer representatives bring unique perspectives and experiences that support continued improvement of the AusHFG.
Download the mental health intensive care design guidance review EOI (Word).
Te Whatu Ora is seeking nominations for a New Zealand consumer representative for the review of Renal Dialysis Unit Design Guidance (closes 29th November 2024).
The representative will:
The guidance helps project teams to plan, design and construct renal dialysis facilities across Australia and New Zealand. Who we're looking for: Consumer representatives bring unique perspectives and experiences that support continued improvement of the AusHFG.
Download the renal dialysis unit guidance review EOI here (Word).
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for consumer representatives to join a Steering Group focussed on providing high quality data and evidence-based recommendations to inform a case for a national rheumatic heart disease (RHD) echocardiogram (echo) screening programme in Aotearoa New Zealand. EOIs close 25 November.
Rheumatic heart disease is one of the serious outcomes of acute rheumatic fever, which can cause long-lasting damage to the heart valves. Māori and Pacific are priority communities of interest, as they have a higher rate of experiencing acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
A study is being developed to assess the effectiveness of offering RHD echo screening in school and community based settings for children in Years 7 and 8, which is usually intermediate aged children between 11-13 years of age. The study will take place across school and community sites in South Auckland and the Bay of Plenty.
We are seeking two to three consumer representatives to join the steering group for the rheumatic heart disease study. The steering group consists of up to twelve members from the research team and a team of doctors and nurses. The criteria for selection is based on recruiting consumer representatives from targeted communities most affected by rheumatic heart disease. The preferred consumer representative will:
Download the Rheumatic Heart Disease Echo Screening Study details here (Word).
Download the Rheumatic Heart Disease Echo Screening Study details here (PDF).
Download the Application form for the Heart Disease Echo Screening Study here (Word).
Do you want to use your own health experience to work with Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission?
The Consumer Network | Kōtuinga Kiritaki has up to 14 members and provides advice and direction to the Māori Health and Consumer Programme and other teams within Te Tāhū Hauora.
Te Tāhū Hauora is a crown entity established under the former New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000.It now functions under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 to lead and coordinate work across the health sector to:
a) monitor and improve the quality and safety of services, and
b) help providers to improve the quality and safety of services.
To support the implementation of the Māori Health and Consumer programme, Kōtuinga Kiritaki, a consumer network was established in 2012, so consumers could easily communicate with Te Tāhū Hauora and vice versa. Members of Kōtuinga Kiritaki should have well established networks and the ability to consult widely within their consumer groups.
The purpose of Kōtuinga Kiritaki is to support Te Tāhū Hauora to promote strategic partnerships and effective consumer engagement across the health sector, leading to improved experiences for consumers and whānau who use these services.
The code of expectations for health entities’ engagement with consumers and whānau sets the expectations for consumer engagement and Te Tāhū Hauora strives to be an exemplar for the sector in its implementation.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) are attached below.
Members of Kōtuinga Kiritaki have well-established networks and the ability to consult widely. Full day meetings are held quarterly in Wellington, with occasional online meetings at other times if required.
The role of Kōtuinga Kiritaki is to:
Download the EOI form for the Consumer Network here (Word).
Download the Terms of Reference (ToR) for Kōtuinga Kiritaki | Consumer Network here (PDF).
Download the Terms of Reference (ToR) for Kōtuinga Kiritaki | Consumer Network here (Word).
Do you want to use your own health experience to work with Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission? With a vacancy in the Te Tāhū Hauora Young Voices group, we are now seeking expressions of interest to fill one position.
The Young Voices Group | Ngā Reo Māhuri has up to 8 members and provides advice and direction to the Māori Health and Consumer programme and other teams within Te Tāhū Hauora.
Te Tāhū Hauora is a crown entity that was established under the former New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. It now functions under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 to lead and coordinate work across the health sector to a) monitor and improve the quality and safety of services and b) help providers to improve the quality and safety of services.
To support the implementation of the Māori Health and Consumer work programme, Ngā Reo Māhuri, a youth voices group was established in 2023, in addition to established consumer groups, so young people could easily communicate with Te Tāhū Hauora and vice versa.
Members of Ngā Reo Māhuri should have well established networks and the ability to consult widely within their consumer groups.
The purpose of Ngā Reo Māhuri is to support Te Tāhū Hauora to promote strategic partnerships and effective consumer engagement across the health sector, with a focus on leading to improved experiences for youth consumers and whānau who use these services.
The code of expectations for health entities’ engagement with consumers and whānau sets the expectations for consumer engagement and Te Tāhū Hauora strives to be an exemplar for the sector in its implementation.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) are attached below.
Members of Ngā Reo Māhuri have well-established networks and the ability to consult widely. Meetings are held approximately quarterly via Zoom/Teams with some in person meetings throughout the year in Wellington.
The role of Ngā Reo Māhuri is to:
Read the Expression of Interest for Ngā Reo Māhuri | Young Voices Advisory Group here (Word).
See the Terms of Reference for Ngā Reo Māhuri | Young Voices Advisory Group here (PDF).
See the Terms of Reference for Ngā Reo Māhuri | Young Voices Advisory Group here (Word).