About this role
Remotely based Contract / Appointment About the role | Mō te tūnga The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking people with research expertise to be Panel Members on the MSD Research Ethics Panel. The MSD Research Ethics Panel provides ethical review and advice within MSD and for external agencies who request ethical guidance. As a Panel Member you will provide independent ethical advice and bring external expertise to the work of the Panel. You will be required to: attend meetings - typically monthly and online - and actively participate in the Panel’s discussions identify and discuss ethical issues with a view to reaching a collective decision on the advice to be provided to teams draw on existing guidelines and your own ethical, legal, research and/or ‘end user’ expertise draw connections with relevant issues in the wider research and ethics environment As a Panel Member you will bring a range of skills, viewpoints and experiences to your review and advice.
The following are of particular focus for this recruitment: Māori research expertise; Pacific research expertise; disability perspectives; other significant social sector research or policy expertise.
The time commitment is expected to be approximately two days per month, with Panel Members receiving meeting fees under the Cabinet Fees Framework.
Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review more details on how the MSD Research Ethics Panel operates http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/recruiting-files/panel-member-information-ethics-panel.docx Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Wednesday 25th November 2026.
About us | Mō mātou The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
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