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Has Health NZ assessed whether the jobs expected to be created in the private sector under new ophthalmology outsourcing arrangements would displace existing positions in the public health system, if not why not? and 1 other question

Answered 16298, 16302 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 16298

    Has Health NZ assessed whether the jobs expected to be created in the private sector under new ophthalmology outsourcing arrangements would displace existing positions in the public health system, if not why not?

  • 16302

    Has Health NZ assessed any risk that directing additional ophthalmology work to the private sector could reduce the time specialist ophthalmologists spend in public hospitals, if not why not?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand recognises the potential for workforce movement between the public and private sectors. This is considered as part of broader workforce planning.