57910 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 23 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	57910 (2024)
Question asked:	10 Sep 2024
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	17 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_57910_2024
Document guid:	8336712d-7a46-4fe4-a62b-16aaffffdf99

57910 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Health: How many nurses were employed by the public health system on 30 June 2024, and how many were employed on 1 September 2024?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that the only available workforce data comes from Health New Zealand’s quarterly Health Workforce Information Programme. The most recent quarter available is January to March 2024, which can be found here: https://tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/health-workforce-development/health-workforce-initiatives/health-workforce-information-programme/