Consultation: Maori Health and Disability Workforce Plan
The Ministry of Health wants feedback on a new plan aimed at building the Maori health and disability workforce over the next 10 to 15 years. Maori represent about 15 percent of NZ's population but are estimated to make up only five percent of the health workforce, excluding informal support workers and alternative complementary health practitioners. Raranga Tupuake focuses on increasing the number of Maori in the workforce at all levels, expanding the skill base of Maori currently in the workforce, and enabling equitable access for Maori to future training opportunities.
The Ministry will hold a series of hui around the country as part of the discussion document consultation process. The hui will be in Auckland (8 June), Paihia (10 June), Rotorua (15 June), Hawke's Bay (17 June), Christchurch (22 June), Wanganui (24 June) and Wellington (27 June).
Submissions close Friday 8 July. The final workforce development plan will be released after consultation and analysis of submissions. The "Raranga Tupuake: Maori Health Workforce Development Plan" discussion paper can be viewed at www.moh.govt.nz |
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
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PO Box 2526, Wellington
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Fax: +64 4 894 0720
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