11509 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

11509 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What is the current vacancy rate for medical imaging technologists in each of Health New Zealand's districts, and how long has each vacancy been open, listed by district?

Hon Simeon Brown: I refer the Member to the attached table. I am advised that recruiting to vacant positions is a priority for Health New Zealand to support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare. Additionally, I refer the Member to Kiwi Health Jobs, which lists a number of roles that Health New Zealand is actively recruiting for: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobtools/jncustomsearch.searchResults?in_organid=19737&in_jobDate=All I am further advised that providing the Member with the remaining requested information would require Health New Zealand to undertake a significant manual collation exercise, diverting staff from essential services that deliver access to timely, quality healthcare. As per Speaker’s Ruling 185-6, the time and cost involved in answering this question are not justified in the public interest.