About Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
We’re building a future health system that will perform better for all of us. We know what we seek to do is bold and courageous. That is why we seek to inspire talented people to join us – when we work together, anything is possible.
Transforming Aotearoa New Zealand’s health service
Aotearoa, New Zealand has a highly skilled, dedicated and professional health workforce delivering exceptional care. However, there are opportunities to make improvements. We need to build a future health system that will perform better for all of us.
A system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. Firmly grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to serving the entire population of New Zealand.
We’re shaping a future health system that will be simpler and more coordinated, allowing for better and more consistent care, and that will support all New Zealanders to live longer and have the best possible quality of life.
Te Whatu Ora is “the weaving of wellness”.
Find out how we were named.
Who we are
Established on 1 July 2022, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day management and running of the health system across Aotearoa, with functions delivered at local, district, regional, and national levels.
We weave functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services.
We are also responsible for improving services and equitable outcomes across the health system and upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
How we work
Hospital and specialist services are planned nationally so they can be delivered more consistently across the country. Services are then implemented and delivered at a local level.
Primary health, wellbeing, community-based services and contracts are planned nationally and then purchased through the four regional divisions of Health New Zealand.
Each region works alongside local communities to develop and implement plans based on community needs and aspirations to improve the health and well-being of every New Zealander.
Our Purpose
We're creating an equitable, integrated and sustainable health service.
We believe that who you are, or where you live should not determine the range and quality of services you receive.
All New Zealanders deserve access to consistent quality care when they need it, to live longer in good health and have the best quality of life.
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.
We’re bound by the belief that every New Zealander should have access to the right care at the right time no matter where they live.
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