Professional Conduct Committee members – expressions of interest now open

The Pharmacy Council | Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa welcomes expressions of interest from pharmacists and laypeople wishing to be appointed as Professional Conduct Committee members.

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.

Time commitment for Committee members is variable and depends on the complexity of information before the Committee during its investigation. Committee members are expected to be available for meetings (usually by video conference outside of work hours) and to attend to email correspondence. Investigations typically take six to 18 months.

Candidates will ideally have experience with committee work, an open and questioning mindset, demonstrated ability to assess information objectively and a commitment to ensuring an effective and fair investigation.  

All applications will be considered, with the Council particularly keen to receive expressions of interest from clinical pharmacists, laypersons and those with the skills and experience to act as Committee convenor. The Council encourages applicants who identify as Māori and Pasifika to consider applying. 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 supporting letter outlining your interest to: [email protected] by 31 January 2025. If you would like further information, please contact us on the same email for a discussion. If you know of a member of the public who might be interested in serving as a layperson, please let them know so they can also contact Council via the same email address. 

Learn more about a Professional Conduct Committee’s work here.