Ministry of Health New Zealand Email Format
Government AdministrationWellington, New Zealand1001-5000 Employees
The Ministry of Health New Zealand serves as the government's principal adviser on health and disability policy, guiding the health and disability system to improve outcomes for New Zealanders. It functions as a funder, purchaser, and regulator of health and disability services, working with providers across the sector and coordinating programs that reflect government priorities and the assets of communities and whānau. The ministry provides clear, practical analysis to support government decision‑making in a field where policy choices are complex. Headquartered in Wellington, it is a large public‑sector agency within the government administration with a substantial workforce dedicated to policy, operations, and service oversight. Its principal stakeholders include government agencies, health and disability providers, and communities and families who rely on accessible, effective health services. In May 2026, Buckingham Security Services Ltd. was contracted by the Ministry of Health to perform a review, signaling ongoing governance and oversight activities.