The Ministry of Health leads the health and disability system and has overall responsibility for the management and development of that system. It steers system improvements that help New Zealanders live longer, healthier and more independent lives.
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New Zealanders living longer, healthier and more independent lives is the aim of the NZ health system
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Ministry of Health leads the health and disability system and has overall responsibility for the management and development of that system. It steers system improvements that help New Zealanders live longer, healthier and more independent lives. The Ministry ensures that the health system is delivering on Government priorities such as the Health Targets and that health sector organisations are well governed and soundly managed from a financial perspective.
It works with other government agencies in setting strategic priorities and direction for the sector.
New Zealand Health Strategy