About us Mō mātou

About the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand health system. 

Regulation & legislation Ngā here me ngā ture

Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

Strategies & initiatives He rautaki, he tūmahi hou

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Māori health Hauora Māori

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

Statistics & research He tatauranga, he rangahau

Data and insights from our health surveys, research and monitoring.

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  • Employee benefits

    We support our people to do their best work. Discover the benefits of working at the Ministry of Health.

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  • Information for job applicants

    Find out how our recruitment process works, and what to expect when applying for a job at the Ministry of Health.

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  • Policy roles

    The Ministry of Health regularly recruits for policy roles. Find out what skills and experience we’re looking for.

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  • Holidays Act remediation

    How we are ensuring all current and former Ministry of Health employees receive correct entitlements and payments under the Holidays Act 2003.

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  • Whiria te Tangata – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan

    The Ministry’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan focuses on the goals we have achieved in previous plans and continues to look for opportunities for closing gaps and creating unity and fairness for all people.

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  • Summer intern programme

    Our summer intern programme gives rangatahi the chance to develop knowledge and skills in a public sector setting.

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