81024 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 27 Jan 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	81024 (2024)
Question asked:	15 Dec 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	21 Jan 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_81024_2024
Document guid:	3d132afb-1f71-439c-bb40-1434483ed813

81024 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, has occurred to achieve the initiative 'Invest in improved international recruitment activity via the International Recruitment Centre' included on page 13 of High Level Implementation Plans - Achieving the Health Targets, as at 16 December 2024?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that as at 16 December 2024, the attractions budget for FY24/25 had been confirmed, and work was underway to ensure effective and efficient spread across the Health New Zealand workforce. I am further advised that recruitment campaigns are live for medical oncology and pharmacy workforces as part of the cancer medicine project.