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The Ministry of Health is the government's principal advisor on health and disability policy. Through our leadership of the health and disability system, the Ministry helps ensure better health outcomes for New Zealanders. We work with health and disability providers throughout the wider health sector and manage a programme of work that supports government priorities and builds on the integral strengths and assets of communities and families and whānau. The Ministry is a funder, purchaser and regulator of health and disability services in New Zealand. Health policy choices are complex and challenging, and we have to provide clear and practical advice to the government, supported by strong analysis of issues. When you work at the Ministry of Health you’ll play an active role in improving, promoting and protecting the health of all New Zealanders. Employment opportunities at the Ministry are hugely varied. Whether you are a policy analyst or IT specialist, a clinician or administrator, a project manager or a communications advisor, we need your skills and passion to make a difference.

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is transforming the delivery of health care services and is recognised in New Zealand and overseas for our extraordinary journey. We are leading the world delivering integrated and connected health care services that put patient’s right at the heart. Every day our people are saving lives and taking care of our communities. Our transformation is based on the collective vision of one health system focused on providing 'the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place.' This transformation means that we are now leading the world in innovative, integrated health care systems across primary, secondary and tertiary care. Some vital stats • South Island’s largest employer • 12th largest employer in New Zealand • New Zealand’s 2nd largest health district • 14 hospitals and major health facilities • 7 territorial local authorities • Directly employ over 11,000 staff • Within our health system 19,000 people work to the benefit of 550,000 • Highest ED attendance rate in Australasia (114,000 people seen in ED last year) • Transformational development of new health facilities at Hillmorton Campus & at Christchurch Campus underway. We have a particularly close and long‐standing relationship with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, and the two health districts have established a formal transapline arrangement to enable closer clinical collaboration. As part of this arrangement, we share a joint District Director and senior clinical and management expertise.