58048 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	58048 (2024)
Question asked:	12 Sep 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	22 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_58048_2024
Document guid:	5aaf38b6-d046-4c17-92e3-c65558aae123

58048 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What steps, if any, is the government taking to ensure that new nursing graduates are employed as soon as possible, with 148 mid-year nursing graduates reportedly unable to find positions at Health New Zealand?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised Health New Zealand provides a candidate care service to graduates in the talent pool. This involves connecting with new graduates and offering support with their CV; advice on where to search for roles, and help in guiding them into roles.