Workforce publications

The Health Workforce Advisory Board commissioned this report on the costs of the New Zealand health and disability workforce and the value of employment in the health sector to the economy and society.

This is the 2020 Annual Report to the Minister of Health by the Health Workforce Advisory Board, which was established in 2019 under section 11 of the New Zealand Public Heath and Disability Act 2000.

This report uses care and support worker data from 2017/18 and 2019 to identify trends in qualification attainment among care and support workers. The purpose of this report is to provide information on care and support worker qualification attainment to employers, unions, funders, and researchers.

The Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Action Plan identifies the priority areas and actions required to develop an integrated, competent, capable, high-quality and motivated workforce focused on improving health and wellbeing. It will guide decisions about investment and resourcing for the next five years and is relevant to all people working to improve outcomes for those with mental health and addiction issues.