Health NZ looks for a new head while Matt Doocey tells how he got a $10m thrill
It’s the resignation that surprised nobody.
As RNZ tells it,
Health New Zealand’s embattled chief executive Fepulea’i Margie Apa has resigned – four months ahead of her contract coming to an end – in a “mutual agreement” with the health commissioner.
In a statement released by the agency this morning, she said it was “time to hand the baton on”.
Health NZ was at the point in its reset where a different leadership approach was required.
“Although my term formally ends in June, Health New Zealand is at a point in the reset where a different leadership approach is required to take us forward, and I would like to make space for that now,” Apa said.
Apa took on the role in February 2022 as interim chief executive and then, from 1 July 2022, for a fixed term to oversee the shift from multiple district health boards to one organisation.
Health Minister Simeon Brown has thanked Apa for her service.
“As Chief Executive at Health New Zealand, Margie remained committed to ensuring access to healthcare services while Health New Zealand grappled with significant operational and financial challenges stemming from the health system reforms.
“I acknowledge Margie’s decision to step down as Chief Executive of Health New Zealand and thank her for her service,” Mr Brown says.
Dr Dale Bramley will become acting Chief Executive of Health New Zealand, while a formal recruitment process is underway to find Apa’s replacement.
Other statements from the Beehive today reveal that ministers are…
This funding is being matched by the foundation to fully fund Project Wakapuāwai, an initiative that will digitise more mental health resources to allow Kiwis faster access to mental health information and support.
Hmm. And how will this help those of us who become stressed grappling with internet technology?
Doocey also officially marked the start of a new peer support service at Auckland City Hospital’s Adult Emergency Department today.
He did not say if he is thrilled by this development, but the service will help better support people presenting in mental distress and “potentially” improve wait times.
A $1 million workforce fund over two years has been set up to provide Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) training and specific training for working in emergency departments.
In a statement released by the agency this morning, she said it was “time to hand the baton on”.
Health NZ was at the point in its reset where a different leadership approach was required.
“Although my term formally ends in June, Health New Zealand is at a point in the reset where a different leadership approach is required to take us forward, and I would like to make space for that now,” Apa said.
Apa took on the role in February 2022 as interim chief executive and then, from 1 July 2022, for a fixed term to oversee the shift from multiple district health boards to one organisation.
Health Minister Simeon Brown has thanked Apa for her service.
“As Chief Executive at Health New Zealand, Margie remained committed to ensuring access to healthcare services while Health New Zealand grappled with significant operational and financial challenges stemming from the health system reforms.
“I acknowledge Margie’s decision to step down as Chief Executive of Health New Zealand and thank her for her service,” Mr Brown says.
Dr Dale Bramley will become acting Chief Executive of Health New Zealand, while a formal recruitment process is underway to find Apa’s replacement.
Other statements from the Beehive today reveal that ministers are…
- Telling us how they get their thrills (it’s by doling out millions of dollars)
This funding is being matched by the foundation to fully fund Project Wakapuāwai, an initiative that will digitise more mental health resources to allow Kiwis faster access to mental health information and support.
Hmm. And how will this help those of us who become stressed grappling with internet technology?
Doocey also officially marked the start of a new peer support service at Auckland City Hospital’s Adult Emergency Department today.
He did not say if he is thrilled by this development, but the service will help better support people presenting in mental distress and “potentially” improve wait times.
A $1 million workforce fund over two years has been set up to provide Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) training and specific training for working in emergency departments.
- Firing the starting pistol for fast-trackers –
- www.fasttrack.govt.nz open now for project applications
- Listed projects can apply now for consideration by an expert panel
- Other projects can also apply to enter the Fast-track process
- Retired Environment Court Judge Jane Borthwick appointed as Convener of expert panels
- Making appointments
Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of seven Family Court Associates.
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Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has officially marked the start of a new peer support service at Auckland City Hospital’s Adult Emergency Department today.
Health Minister Simeon Brown has today thanked outgoing Health New Zealand Chief Executive Fepulea’i Margie Apa for her service.
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Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of seven Family Court Associates.
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1 comment:
And how will some poor sod who is struggling mentally find his way to Wakapuawai.
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