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.

Monitoring & statistics He aroturuki, he tatauranga

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

Māori health Hauora Māori

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

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • Ministry groups

    About the Ministry of Health’s groups, their functions and responsibilities.

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  • Executive Leadership Team

    The Ministry of Health is led by an Executive Leadership Team.

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  • Chief clinical officers

    The Ministry of Health’s chief clinical officers provide clinical leadership and strategic professional advice.

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  • Statutory roles

    Roles at the Ministry of Health with special functions and responsibilities under the law.

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  • Chief advisory roles

    About the chief advisory roles at the Ministry of Health, and the work they are leading.

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  • Public Health Agency

    The Public Health Agency, within the Ministry of Health, is the lead adviser to the Government on public health.

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