NEW ZEALAND HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICE
About the Information Directorate
As a result of a restructure which took effect on 1 July 2008, NZHIS and HealthPAC services have merged. All Information Directorate services continue uninterrupted. Any changes to contacts and processes that affect the work we do for our stakeholders will be notified on a case-by-case basis during the transition phase, and changes will be reflected on this website.
A review of the Information Directorate which began in March, was undertaken to clarify the objectives and direction of the Directorate, and to ensure stakeholders receive the most effective service from the Information Directorate.
During the transition phase the Information Directorate is continuing to review and revise processes to ensure the most efficient and effective procedures are in place, including updating all Information Directorate web pages.
In the future, all Information Directorate stakeholders will benefit from greater leadership in management of information systems, with measurable performance indicators of the Directorate. The restructure allows for more efficient, planned and co-ordinated interactions and services, with strategies put in place to recognise the health system’s needs and priorities.
Following feedback from the Ministry’s external stakeholders the restructure includes the development of a dedicated Relationship Management Group. The Relationship Managers will build extensive and substantial associations within the health system to recognise and assess the needs of Information Directorate stakeholders in a strategic and planned way, and to ensure that all stakeholders have a single point of contact.
Direct queries regarding the Relationship Management Group to David Miller, Group Manager, at David_Miller@moh.govt.nz
Page last updated 6 March 2009