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How many vacant gynaecological oncology positions currently exist in the Southern region, how long have they been vacant, and what recruitment efforts are underway to fill them?

Answered Question 13325 (2026)
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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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  • How many vacant gynaecological oncology positions currently exist in the Southern region, how long have they been vacant, and what recruitment efforts are underway to fill them?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand does not aggregate data down to the specificity of gynaecological oncologist; however, these roles sit under the Senior Medical Officer occupational grouping.