Expert groups

The Acute Care Sector Advisory Group (ACSAG) was established to support the Shorter Stays in ED healthcare target.

The Health NZ/ACC Ambulance team commissions emergency ambulance services to help New Zealanders get the emergency care they need.

The National Artificial Intelligence and Algorithm Expert Advisory Group guides artificial intelligence (AI) development at Health NZ.

Meet the Clinical and Technical Advisory Group (CTAG) who are representatives from across the aeromedical sector.

Meet the Technical Advisory Group who were established as part of the Ministry’s response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccine Technical Advisory Group provide science advice and recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccinations. CV TAG ceased 25 March 2023.

The Epilepsy Technical Advisory Group was started in 2012 to lead the development of a national service improvement model for people with epilepsy.

HISO standards set requirements for the safe, secure and equity-led use of health information in New Zealand.

The Health Sector Architects Group is responsible for the development, promotion and ongoing maintenance of the Health Sector Architecture.

A national mirror committee for the ISO/TC 215 Health informatics technical committee of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

We bring together experts to lead and make changes in healthcare by setting national care standards and methods.

The National Infection Prevention and Control Leadership Group develops guidelines on the best ways to reduce infections.

The National Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Service (NIFRS) works to improve care for children and adults with intestinal failure.

The National Pathology and Laboratory Round Table provides national leadership and independent advice to the Director-General of Health.

The National Kaitiaki Group ensures protection of Māori women’s cervical screening data

The National Renal Transplant Service (NRTS) in New Zealand advocates for and on behalf of patients with kidney disease in New Zealand.

The New Zealand Telehealth Forum promotes the use of telehealth in the provision of health care.

Health NZ has created four Regional Consumer Councils to strengthen the voice of the consumer.

The Whānau, Consumer and Clinician Digital Council will help shape data and digital technologies to improve health outcomes across Aotearoa.