New Zealand Ministry of Health Representatives
New Zealand is represented on the IHTSDO® by the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health works as policy advisor, legislator, regulator and funder.
Our main responsibilities are:
- Strategy, policy and system performance - provide expert advice to government on improving the health of New Zealanders, reducing inequalities, and increasing participation and independence
- Lead nationwide planning, coordination and collaboration across the health sector
- Monitor and improve the performance of health sector Crown entities and District Health Boards, which are responsible for the health of their local communities
- Fund and purchase health and disability support services on behalf of the government
- Service Ministers’ offices and ministerial advisory committees
- Administer and monitor service agreements and payments for health benefits
- Collect and analyse health information
- Administer legislation and regulations
Contact details for the Ministry and the NZHIS are:
Address:
133 Molesworth Street, Wellington 6011.
Postal Address:
PO Box 5013, Wellington 6011, NEW ZEALAND
Telephone:
+64 4 496 2000
Fax:
+64 4 496 2340
Email:
Ministry of Health inquiries(at)moh.govt.nz
Web:
Ministry of Health http://www.moh.govt.nz
SNOMED matters in New Zealand
Ted Cizadlo
Chief Terminologist, Information Directorate, Ministry of Health
Email: Ted_Cizadlo(at)moh.govt.nz
Tracey Vandenberg
Clinical Coding Manager, Information Directorate, Ministry of Health
Email: tracey_vandenberg(at)moh.govt.nz
