32947 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 21 Jul 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	32947 (2025)
Question asked:	01 Jul 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	15 Jul 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_32947_2025
Document guid:	3c4b6487-39aa-4be9-a917-190d0e587e4b

32947 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many full-time equivalent staff are currently employed within the consumer and whānau engagement function at Health New Zealand, and how does this compare to staffing levels on 1 July 2023?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that as at 1 July 2023, Consumer Engagement and Whanau Voie had one employee. Following a change process, I am advised there are currently 40 full-time equivalent employees in the new structure.