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27 October 2022
John Luke
[FYI request #20933 email]
Our ref: 100247
Tēnā koe John
Transfer of Official Information Act request: SSAA appointments
Thank you for your email of 20 October 2022, regarding an Of icial Information Act request, for
information concerning appointments to the Social Security Appeal Authority. Specifically, you
requested:
I noted,- Appointments to the Social Security Appeal Authority
https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2022-go2527
May I ask how did you call for public nomination and on what platform you have
call for public nominations, e.g. govt.jobs website. Also, how many applications
you have received from the public and how many you have received from other
nominating agencies such as TPK. further, how many you have shortlisted.
I am also requesting the position description of this role and the pay rate.
We have transferred your request to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). The subject
matter to which your emails relates, is believed to be more closely connected with the functions of
the MSD. In these circumstances, we are required to transfer your request. You wil hear further
from MSD in due course.
You have the right under section 28(3) of the Act to complain to the Ombudsman about the
decision to transfer your request. The Ombudsman may be contacted by emailing
[email address].
Nāku noa, nā
Jan Morison
Team Leader, Ministerial Services and Relations