IHC and the Ministry and Minister of Education have agreed to a settlement based around a Framework for Action. The Framework requires the Ministry to investigate several areas of education and consider how they could be improved to support disabled learners and learners with additional learning support needs.

A stakeholder group, which will include representation of disabled people and their communities, will be important for the successful implementation of the Framework. Please complete this form if you would like to be a member this group. Applications will be reviewed by the Ministry of Education and IHC.

You can read the full description of the stakeholder group at www.education.govt.nz/ihc
Applicant Information

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Pronouns (optional)

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* 4. Phone Number

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* 5. Region

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* 6. Role / Position (if relevant). Examples could include academics, service providers, education sector representatives, or board members of disability advocacy groups.

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* 7. Years of experience in role (if relevant)

Identity / Perspective(s)

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* 8. Please tick any perspectives you feel you represent and would bring to the group (tick all that apply)

Short Response Questions
Please do not include detailed personal information, focus on your ideas and viewpoints.

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* 9. Why are you interested in joining this stakeholder group? (Max 200 words)

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* 10. What unique perspective or experience would you bring to the group? (Max 200 words)

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* 11. Have you previously participated in another government advisory group? If yes, briefly describe. (Max 150 words)

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* 12. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you when considering you for this group? (Max 150 words)

Availability
If you are selected as a member, we will ask you about any additional support you may need to participate in meetings.

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* 13. Are you able to commit to three meetings a year for the next three years? These will be held in Wellington, but online attendance may be available.

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* 14. Are you comfortable engaging in collaborative discussions and reviewing draft materials?

Declaration

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* 15. I confirm that the information provided is accurate.

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* 16. I understand that the information provided in this application will be shared with IHC Incorporated New Zealand. Please read the Privacy Statement below.

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* 17. Signature

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* 18. Date

If you have questions about this document, please email enquiries.national@education.govt.nz with the subject line ‘IHC Stakeholder Group’ or free call (NZ only) 0800 4711 711 between 9am – 5pm. If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, speech impaired or find it hard to talk, you can contact the Ministry of Education through the New Zealand Relay Service. www.nzrelay.co.nz
Privacy Statement
The Ministry of Education is committed to protecting your privacy. The personal information you provide in this Expression of Interest (EOI) form will be collected and used for the purpose of assessing your suitability and contacting you regarding opportunities related to this EOI.

We’re interested in understanding the perspectives and experiences you bring to this group. Please avoid sharing detailed personal health or wellbeing information in your responses. Focus on what you’d like to contribute and the viewpoints you represent.

Your information may be shared internally with relevant staff involved in the selection process. With your consent, the information will also be shared with IHC for the purposes of their involvement in the selection process.

Your information will be held in a secure filing system and deleted once appointments to the stakeholder group have been made. Anonymised data may be kept indefinitely in accordance with the Public Records Act 2005.

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access and correct your personal information. To do so, or if you have any questions about how your information will be managed, please contact us at enquiries.national@education.govt.nz with the subject line ‘IHC Stakeholder Group’.

You can also complain to the Privacy Commissioner if you are not satisfied with our response.

By submitting this form, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information as described above.

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