The Waimakariri Health Advisory Group (WHAG) was established in 2004 to provide advice to the Waimakariri District Council on health issues, to be a forum where health needs are discussed and to progress shared solutions and approaches across the District.

Its members currently represent a cross section of 15 health sectors and two primary health organisations.

WHAG meets on a bi-monthly basis on the first Tuesday of the month, from 6pm – 7.30pm in the Committee Rooms, Waimakariri District Council, Rangiora.

Preference will be given to someone who:

• Has governance experience
• Has an existing affiliation to the local health sector
• Lives/works in the Waimakariri District
• Has existing community networks
• Can and will commit to participation in a bi-monthly meeting, and can actively and effectively communicate with other WHAG representatives; as well as others involved in their area of representation
• Is prepared to participate in project work that may arise.

More information and how to apply

Applications for this voluntary position will be accepted until Friday 20 September at 5pm.

The application form and WHAG Terms of Reference can be found at waimakariri.govt.nz/whag.

For more information, please contact Tessa Sturley, Community Team Manager on 0800 965 468 or email tessa.sturley@wmk.govt.nz