Work and Income is inviting medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, and allied health providers to contribute their expertise and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
If you’re looking for a way to use your clinical expertise to influence fair outcomes and support people’s wellbeing through work, these could be rewarding opportunities to add another string to your bow.
If you’re interested in supporting Work and Income’s mahi — or know a colleague who might be — please contact Dr Cathy Stephenson, Work and Income Principal Health Advisor.
This pivotal role forms part of Work and Income’s second opinion pathway.
Designated health practitioners can be either medical or nursing practitioners with at least five years’ vocational experience in Aotearoa New Zealand.
These practitioners bring an understanding of the positive impact employment can have on health and undertake in-depth assessments of people’s work capacity and eligibility for health-related benefits and supports. Some assessments can be completed remotely.
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Learn more about designated health practitioners.
The Medical Appeal Board is an independent body that reviews Work and Income decisions made on medical grounds, ensuring these are fair and based on accurate information.
The Board convenes for hearings (usually held regionally) to review a client’s health condition or disability and how it affects their ability to work. Outcomes are final and binding.
A Medical Appeal Board is made up of three members and can include:
An interest in medicolegal processes, objectivity, and experience in vocational or rehabilitation medicine are advantageous.
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Based on resources available through the Medical Council of New Zealand, this resource is designed to help you cover the bases and reduce the workload of forming your own processes.