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

  • Annual service provider declaration

    Information for certified providers who need to make an annual declaration.

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  • Notification for one hospital-level resident to be cared for in a rest home service area

    Find out how to make a notification for one hospital-level resident to be cared for in a rest home service area.

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  • Applying for certification

    Find out how to apply for certification to provide health and disability services in New Zealand.

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  • Designated auditing agencies

    A list of auditing agencies designated to audit health care services in New Zealand. 

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  • Notifying a change of clinical or facility manager

    Information for certified providers of aged residential care services who need to notify of a change to the clinical or facility manager at one of their premises.

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  • Notifying a change of governance

    Find out how to notify a change of governance Under Section 31 of the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001.

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  • Notifying an incident under section 31(5)

    Find out how to notify HealthCERT of any incidents under Section 31(5) of the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001.

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  • Applying to reconfigure services or build a new premises for aged residential care

    Find out how to notify HealthCERT when reconfiguring services or building a new health facility.

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  • Reporting on an ACC Notification of Harm

    Information for certified providers who need to make a report relating to an ACC notification of harm.

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  • Surveillance requirements for Residential Disability Services Providers

    Guidance on how to meet surveillance requirements for Residential Disability Service providers funded by Disability Support Services.

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