3487 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 20 Feb 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3487 (2025)
Question asked:	06 Feb 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	16 Feb 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03487_2025
Document guid:	ac428e57-e415-4ea1-a6fe-4992111ac98a

3487 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How much has Health New Zealand spent on recruitment / executive search firms since 27 November 2023?

Hon Simeon Brown: Our Government is focused on delivering timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. I am advised that Health New Zealand has spent approximately $6.4 million on recruitment and executive search activities. I am further advised that a significant portion of this is for the frontline workforce.