Expression of Interest: Qualifications Advisory Group members

Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa | Pharmacy Council of New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest from experienced professionals to join the Qualifications Advisory Group (QAG).

As a regulator, Council is responsible for setting prescribed qualifications for the purposes of registration in scopes of practice, accrediting programmes provided by individual providers offering prescribed qualifications and ensuring appropriate registration pathways are in place for pharmacists entering scopes of practice.

The QAG supports Council in its core function of setting prescribed qualifications. Members contribute their expertise and judgement to assist Council in ensuring qualifications it has (or may) set as prescribed qualifications for registration are suitable, fit for purpose, and support safe, competent and culturally responsive pharmacy practice.

The Council is seeking to appoint up to five members to the group. The QAG will typically meet up to 2 to 4 times in a year, either online or in person, depending on the nature and volume of matters requiring consideration.

As a QAG member, you will:

• Provide independent expert advice and recommendations to Council on proposed new qualifications for the purposes of registration into scopes of practice.
• Consider the suitability, recognition, equivalence and ongoing review of pharmacy qualifications, including significant changes to prescribed qualifications and qualification recognition matters.
• Consider the alignment between qualification outcomes, competence requirements and registration pathways, including whether qualifications remain fit for purpose and support safe, competent and culturally responsive pharmacy practice.
• Draw on current and emerging developments in pharmacy practice, health education, and regulation when providing advice on qualification-related matters.

To express your interest  

If you are interested in contributing to Council’s qualification, education and registration activities, you are invited to apply for the QAG.

Please submit: 

• A cover letter outlining:
  • Your relevant skills and experience 
  • How your skills and experience equip you to contribute effectively as a member of the Qualifications Advisory Group (QAG)
• A current CV
• Any supporting documents or certificates (optional). 

Please email your application to Raj Kaur, Senior Advisor Competence Assurance, at [email protected] by 10 October 2026. 

Learn more about the responsibilities of the QAG, the skills and experience needed, and the remuneration here.

Expression of Interest: Intern Assessment Advisory Group members

The Pharmacy Council | Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa invites expressions of interest from experienced professionals to join the Intern Assessment Advisory Group (IAAG).

Assessment Centre is a prescribed qualification for registration in the pharmacist scope of practice and is overseen by Council. This OSCE-style assessment, it plays a critical role in ensuring pharmacists entering the profession can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional judgement required for safe and competent practice. 

The IAAG supports Council’s oversight of the Assessment Centre by providing independent professional advice and recommendations on candidate outcomes where results fall within defined marginal ranges. Members apply their professional expertise and judgement to review candidate performance information and relevant assessment data, while also contributing to Council’s ongoing assurance that Assessment Centre processes are fair, robust and defensible. 

As an IAAG member, you will: 

• Review Assessment Centre reports and performance data for marginal candidates.  
• Review relevant operational reports and Assessment Centre information.  
• Consider whether any assessment processes may have advantaged or disadvantaged candidates.  
• Apply established criteria when evaluating candidate performance.  
• Participate in structured discussions and contribute professional perspectives.  
• Contribute to consensus-based recommendations regarding candidate outcomes.  
• Provide feedback on Assessment Centre processes and quality improvement opportunities where appropriate. 

To express your interest   

If you are interested in contributing to Council’s work, please submit:  

• A cover letter outlining:   
• Your most relevant skills and experience   
• How you would apply these in the context of this role on IAAG 
• A current CV  
• Any supporting documents or certificates (optional)  

Please email your application to Raj Kaur, Senior Advisor Competence Assurance, at [email protected] by 25 September 2026.  

Learn more about the responsibilities of the IAAG, the skills and experience needed, and the remuneration here.

Expression of Interest: Professional Conduct Committee members

The Pharmacy Council | Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa invites expressions of interest from pharmacists who wish to be appointed as members of a Professional Conduct Committee.

Professional Conduct Committees are appointed by the Council to independently investigate complaints about registered pharmacists. Committees are made up of two pharmacists and one layperson, one of whom is appointed to act as convenor. A legal adviser and secretariat support the Committee in its investigation

The time commitment for Committee members varies depending on the complexity of the matters under investigation. Members are expected to participate in meetings, usually by videoconference outside normal working hours, review documentation, and attend to email correspondence. Investigations can often take between six and 18 months to complete.

Candidates will ideally have:

• Previous experience with committee work;
• the ability to assess information objectively and fairly;
• an open and enquiring mindset;
• sound professional judgement; and
• a commitment to robust, independent, and fair decision-making.

While all applications will be considered, the Council is particularly interested in hearing from community pharmacists and pharmacists with the skills and experience to undertake the role of convenor.

Training and resources are provided to all new Committee members.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please submit a CV and a brief covering letter outlining your interest to Nyenyezi Siameja, Registrar, at [email protected] by Wednesday 30 September 2026.

If you would like further information, please contact us on the same email for a discussion.

Learn more about the work of a Professional Conduct Committee here.

Expression of Interest: Accreditation Advisory Group & Programme Accreditation Team

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced professionals to contribute to the accreditation and quality assurance of pharmacy education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Opportunities are available to:

• Join the Accreditation Advisory Group (AAG), or
• Become part of the Programme Accreditation Team (PAT) member pool.

Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa | Pharmacy Council of New Zealand is responsible for accrediting pharmacy education programmes and qualifications to ensure they meet the standards required for safe, competent and culturally responsive pharmacy practice.

To support this work, we rely on independent experts to provide advice, oversight and assessment across key accreditation and advisory activities in two distinct functions. More details about each role, the skills and experience required, the likely time commitment, and remuneration are available here.

To express your interest

If you are interested in contributing to the accreditation of pharmacy education programmes in New Zealand, you may apply for one or both roles (you will be appointed to one). Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining:
  • The role(s) you are interested in (AAG and/or PAT)
  • Your relevant skills and experience
  • How you would apply these in the context of the role
• A current CV
• Any supporting documents or certificates (optional)

Please email your application to Raj Kaur, Senior Advisor Competence Assurance, at [email protected] by Monday 21 September 2026.

Find out more about the roles here: AAG and PAT info