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Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) Membership

Do you want to help Pharmac Te P taka Whaioranga decide which new medicines and devices are funded in New Zealand? Join the PTAC wh nau and share your clinical experience and expertise to make a difference to health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga Mahi

We are looking for new members to join the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC) in 2027. Applications are welcome for the roles of PTAC Chair and up to three PTAC members.

PTAC is a statutory advisory committee to Pharmac - Te P taka Whaioranga. It is made up of vocationally registered health practitioners with expertise in critical appraisal. The Committee provides objective clinical advice and recommendations to help Pharmac make funding decisions for medicines and medical devices to get the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

PTAC members are appointed by the Director-General of Health in consultation with the Pharmac Board. In their advisory role to the Crown, all PTAC members are expected to undertake their duties in a manner consistent with the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Health 2024-27 and the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Act 2022.

PTAC usually meets four times a year, over one or two days in Wellington and/or through videoconferencing. Members are expected to spend around 30 - 40 hours preparing for each meeting in the month prior to the meeting. Members are remunerated for their time and are appointed for three-year terms. They may be reappointed for up to two further terms (nine years total).

Pharmac | Te P taka Whaioranga

Pharmac - Te P taka Whaioranga is the Crown entity responsible for securing the best health outcomes from the governments investment in medicines and medical devices.

Pharmacs strategic direction outlines the organisations vision and commitment to helping improve the health of everyone in New Zealand: Healthier futures. With you. For you.

As a pro-equity organisation, Pharmac is committed to improving health outcomes for all New Zealanders, including those with the highest needs (M ori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, women, and people living rurally).

About you | Ko wai koe

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced health practitioners who are in active clinical practice. Ideal candidates may also bring primary care or cancer care perspectives and/or have sound understanding and experience of population groups with high health needs.

Candidates should have:

• excellent critical appraisal skills
• a good general knowledge of pharmaceuticals
• a good understanding of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice
• a strong understanding of health equity (Pharmac Equity policy) and the health needs of M ori, Pacific peoples, disabled peoples including t ngata whaikaha M ori, and other populations identified by the Government Policy Statement on Health 2024-2027 to have high health needs
• at least five years experience in their vocational field
• the ability to balance individual and population health perspectives

For the role of PTAC Chair, prior experience on PTAC or Pharmac Specialist Advisory Committees is desirable.

For further information on the roles please see the current position description and the PTAC terms of reference.

• PTAC Chair position description
• PTAC member position description

We are committed to ensuring that decisions on pharmaceuticals and devices meet the needs of all New Zealanders. A diverse and inclusive PTAC allows Pharmac to understand and best serve New Zealand and make better and more equitable decisions. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions.

Why join Pharmac? |He aha e hono ai ki Te P taka Whaioranga

By joining PTAC, you will help ensure that funding decisions for medicines and medical devices contribute to achieving health futures (Pae Ora) for population groups with high health needs. You will also be part of a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the richness of New Zealand and supports the governments goal of equitable access to health care.

How to Apply | Ka pehea to tono mai |

To apply, please submit your application through the Pharmac careers website.

If you would like to learn more about the role of PTAC and how you can contribute, please contact us at ptac@pharmac.govt.nz.

We will be accepting applications until 5pm Monday 12 October 2026

In your cover letter please outline your experience, background, and interest in this role. Please also advise us on your potential availability to start. Interviews will be scheduled in late October.