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.

In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

  • Ministry directorates

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

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  • Executive Governance Team

    The Ministry of Health is led by an Executive Governance 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 provides national leadership for public health in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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