Committee Fee Member Canterbury

Canterbury - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Public Notice

On behalf of the Minister for Social Development and Employment the Ministry of Social Development is seeking community focused people for the role of Community Representative on the local Benefits Review Committee. This position covers the Canterbury Region and surrounding areas.

The Benefits Review Committee provides an informal setting for clients to review decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development about their benefit entitlement.

As a Community Representative you will provide a community perspective to the Benefits Review Committees decision-making process. You will be required to read benefit review reports attend hearings arranged for the client and the Ministry and consider decisions on a case-by- case basis.

Hearings are scheduled to be held regularly however as there is a pool of Community Representatives in each region individual Community Representatives may not be required to sit on every hearing.

In this role you will need to be able to relate to a range of people within the wider community have good community experience and knowledge and respect the views beliefs and cultural perspectives of others.

This is a Ministerial appointment. Names of successful candidates will be forwarded for consideration by the Minister for Social Development and Employment.

Position Description He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga

A copy of the position description can be found here: Committee Fee Member position description

Applications close Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Thursday 26th February 2026

About MSD

The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. Were in communities across the motu working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe strong and independent.

We provide social policy and 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.

How to apply Me pēhea te tuku tono

To apply click theApply Now button to upload your CV cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries please contact Nathan Harper at

Joining us Ko te hono mai

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.

If you have any support or accessibility requirements we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

Public NoticeOn behalf of the Minister for Social Development and Employment the Ministry of Social Development is seeking community focused people for the role of Community Representative on the local Benefits Review Committee. This position covers the Canterbury Region and surrounding areas.The Be...