The Minister of Commerce is seeking a Chair, Deputy Chair and member for the Testing Laboratory Registration Council (or TELARC). The Council is established under the Testing Laboratory Registration Act 1972 and is an autonomous Crown entity under the Crown Entities Act 2004. The maximum term of appointment for all positions is for 3 years.
The Council, through its operational arm, International Accreditation New Zealand is responsible for the accreditation of testing laboratories, radiology services and inspection services. The Council also owns Telarc Ltd, which undertakes management system certification activities, and runs the New Zealand Quality College, which offers short courses on accreditation and management systems.
To be considered for appointment, candidates should have knowledge of, and experience in, management, and the testing of products and materials, quality assurance, and industrial design. In particular, applicants for Chair and Deputy Chair should have a general understanding of the role of a Crown entity in a public policy framework, while applicants for the member position should have experience in, or an understanding of, local body issues given the Council’s increasing involvement with district health boards and local authorities. All three positions require that applicants have business governance skills.
Confidential enquiries may be made to Yvonne Lucas, Director, Ministry of Economic Development on 04-474 2938.
Position descriptions, CV and declaration forms are available on this site, or by contacting Patricia Canlas on 04-474 2864 or by emailing board.appointment@med.govt.nz.
Applications may be posted to Patricia Canlas, Competition, Trade and Investment Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6011, or faxed to 04-499 8508, or sent to the above email with "TELARC Application" in the subject line.
Applicants should:
- provide an up-to-date CV (using your own format or the CV form provided)
- provide a covering letter, and
- complete a declaration form.
Applications close on 18 December 2006.
See How to Apply for more details.
Position Description: Chair/Deputy Chair
Position Description: Member