Strategic Intentions

The Strategic Intentions 2024–2028 informs Parliament and the public about the Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora and its role as the chief steward of health and the health system, and the lead advisor to Government on health.

This publication describes the Ministry’s strategic intentions for 2022 to 2026 in the context of the Government’s health reforms.

This publication showcases the strategic intentions of the Ministry over the next four years.

The Statement of Strategic Intentions 2017-2021 outlines the Ministry’s strategic intentions over the next ten years and the actions that will be undertaken as the Ministry engages and works with public service agencies, the wider health and disability sector and communities to improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

The Statement of Intent identifies outcomes for the health system and the Ministry: New Zealanders live longer, healthier and more independent lives; the health system is cost-effective and supports a productive economy.