Chair of Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee

Mō te tūranga - About this role

We are seeking an experienced, qualified medical practitioner to serve as Chair of the Commission’s independent Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Committee (TUEC).

The Chair will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the TUEC, ensuring robust, fair and timely decision-making in relation to athletes’ TUE applications to allow them to use a medication that contains a substance or involves a method that is prohibited in sport, for documented medical conditions. The process for assessing TUE applications is regulated by the World Anti-Doping Code (Code), associated International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE), and in consideration of relevant World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines.

This role adds value to New Zealand sport by ensuring the robust, consistent and independent consideration of Therapeutic Use Exemption applications, to support athlete health and protect fair competition.

The Chair will:

• Lead and co-ordinate the work of the TUEC
• Oversee the assessment and determination of TUE applications in accordance with the Code and ISTUE
• Ensure consistency, integrity and independence in decision-making
• Facilitate committee meetings and guide consensus decisions
• Provide expert advice and governance to support athlete health and fair competition
• Ensure alignment with relevant WADA guidelines and up-to-date medical advice
• Support medical practitioners and external organisations to understand TUE and TUEC requirements through occasional presentations

He kōrero mōu – About you

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Holds a New Zealand medical degree (MB ChB) or equivalent overseas qualification
• Meets NZ Medical Council registration requirements
• Has significant (at least five years) clinical experience, ideally in sport and exercise medicine
• Demonstrates strong leadership, governance, and decision-making capability
• Can confidentially chair discussions and guide multi-disciplinary input

Highly desirable:

• Experience with international sport organisation
• Previous involvement with a TUE committee
• Experience working with elite or impaired athletes, and sport
• Has a thorough understanding of anti-doping frameworks and TUE processes

A retired or currently practising sport and exercise physician is eligible for this role, subject to conflict-of-interest considerations.

This role requires the flexibility to review and provide comments on TUE applications in a timely manner, including occasionally on an urgent basis. Applications are received via the Commission’s online system and are reviewed by Committee members entirely online.

There is also a requirement to attend one in-person annual meeting.

The role is remunerated at a fixed quarterly rate, with an estimated commitment of approximately 16 hours per quarter, although actual hours may vary. The appointment is for a three-year term.

The preferred role start date is 1 July 2026, with some flexibility.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, via Seek by Sunday, 3 May 2026.

If you would like more information about the role, please email ***email_hidden***