Health sector organisations
Key organisations in New Zealand’s health and disability system.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora took over responsibility for planning and commissioning hospital, primary and community health services from 1 July 2022.
Find out more about our story, our people and our news and publications in our corporate information section.
National Public Health Service
The National Public Health Service provides health promotion, prevention, and protection at local, regional, and national levels.
Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora
The Ministry of Health is the government’s principal advisor on health and disability policy.
About the Ministry — Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health (external link)
Public Health Agency
The Public Health Agency leads and strengthens population and public health in Aotearoa New Zealand.
About the Public Health Agency - Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health (external link)
Te Aho o Te Kahu Cancer Control Agency
Te Aho o Te Kahu, the Cancer Control Agency is a departmental agency reporting directly to the Minister of Health and hosted by the Ministry of Health. The Agency was created in recognition of the impact cancer has on the lives of New Zealanders and provides a sharp focus on this important health issue.
About us - Te Aho o Te Kahu Cancer Control Agency (external link)
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People was created on 1 July 2022 to provide a wider lens on disability across Government, and to drive transformation of the disability support system.
Disabled people will now have a dedicated agency that will support a whole-of-life approach to disability, rather than considering the community’s needs through a health lens alone.