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 Thursday 10 September 2026.

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