Public Appointment Vacancies – Members (x3) to the Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA)

NIFHA is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by DAERA.  It has a statutory responsibility for the improvement, management and maintenance of the three fishery harbours at Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie.  

Further information about the organisation, can be obtained from the NIFHA website at www.nifha.co.uk

Time Commitment and Remuneration

The Member role requires approximately 16 –18 days per annum and is remunerated at £5,847 per annum (under review). 

Terms of Appointment

It is anticipated that successful candidates will be appointed to a four-year term from 1 January 2027.

Closing Date

Completed applications must be returned to the Department by 12 Noon on Thursday 24 September 2026. 

How to Apply

A merit-based process will be applied alongside the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with a disability for these positions.

Applicants will be expected to complete an application form demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria for appointment.

To apply please download the documents linked below:

• NIFHA Board Member Application Documents 

This material can also be made available, on request, in other formats such as Braille, large print, audio, etc. All reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of applicants/candidates with a disability.

Equality of Opportunity

DAERA is committed to the principle of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. DAERA is also committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants. Since women, young people, people from minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities are currently under-represented on boards of DAERA public bodies, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

About the Public Appointment Process

 The links below provide further information on the public appointments process:

• Public appointments explained | nidirect
• Public appointment application process
• Public Appointments Guide - TEO website(external link opens in a new window / tab)
• CPANI Guidance on Conflict of Interest, Integrity/How to raise a complaint(external link opens in a new window / tab)

You may also be interested in registering for a free workshop on the public appointments process being offered by CPANI.

• CPANI workshops(external link opens in a new window / tab)

These appointments are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland (CPANI).   

DAERA's Public Appointments Unit can be contacted at: 

Jubilee House,
111 Ballykelly Road,
Ballykelly,
BT49 9HP

Tel: 028 7744 5130
e-mail PublicAppointments@daera-ni.gov.uk