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Our health system

Learn about our health system and our programmes of work supporting hospital, primary and community health services.
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  • Eligibility for publicly funded health services

    Being eligible gives a person a right to be considered for free or subsidised health or disability services.
  • Health targets and mental health and addiction targets

    The targets will support the delivery of better health and mental health outcomes for New Zealanders and improve the performance of our health services.
  • Health sector organisations

    Key organisations in New Zealand’s health and disability system.
  • National Operating Model and Structure

    Find out about the new National Operating Model and Structure to better understand the changes that are happening.
  • Organisational overview

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora manages all health services, including hospital and specialist services, and primary and community care.
  • Strategic initiatives in health research and innovation

    Health research and innovation is the key to unlocking a healthier, brighter future for all New Zealanders.
  • Supporting healthcare in your region

    Some regions have set up trusts and foundations to manage donations and bequests.
  • Sustainable and resilient

    We’re working toward achieving climate and seismic resilience across our hospitals and facilities.
  • Te Pae Tata Interim New Zealand Health Plan 2022

    The interim NZ Health Plan sets out the first two years of health system transformation to improve the health & wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
  • Volunteer at a hospital or health care facility

    We welcome volunteers to help support patients and staff at our hospitals and health facilities. Here is how you can help in your region.
  • Consumer representatives

    We have a mission to work with the people in our communities to promote, encourage and enable their health, wellbeing and independence. To achieve this we recognise that individuals, whānau and communities need a voice in the system.

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    • Our health system
      • Eligibility for publicly funded health services
      • Health targets and mental health and addiction targets
      • Health sector organisations
      • National Operating Model and Structure
      • Organisational overview
      • Strategic initiatives in health research and innovation
      • Supporting healthcare in your region
      • Sustainable and resilient
      • Te Pae Tata Interim New Zealand Health Plan 2022
      • Volunteer at a hospital or health care facility
      • Consumer representatives
    • Planning and performance
    • Procurement
    • Publications
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