5514 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 06 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5514 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	02 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05514_2026
Document guid:	cbc24200-e86e-4c55-bd4a-4fb9b3064221

5514 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Health: What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Professor Lester Levy as chair of Health New Zealand?

Hon Simeon Brown: The standard Crown entity recruitment and appointment process was followed as outlined in the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Guidelines.