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Has Health New Zealand implemented or discussed implementing any policies whereby a vacancy can only be filled when another position is vacated at any of its hospitals, if so which hospitals?

Answered Question 12332 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has Health New Zealand implemented or discussed implementing any policies whereby a vacancy can only be filled when another position is vacated at any of its hospitals, if so which hospitals?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that the Central Region considers each vacancy on its merits at the time it arises.  It is normal business process to consider alternative options to filling the vacancy or to proceed with replacing the previous incumbent.