40247 (2025). Ingrid Leary to the Minister of Health

40247 (2025). Ingrid Leary to the Minister of Health: How many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff is the Lakes District Hospital emergency department short of, in the FTE count for Health New Zealand, if at all?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that for Lakes District Hospital emergency department the figure is 0.2 FTE. As part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare, I am advised that where there is a vacancy to be filled, Health New Zealand is actively recruiting. 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