Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Keith Wright is an experienced healthcare professional currently serving as Manager Specialist Planning and Purchasing at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand since August 2023. Previously held positions include Interim National Lead National Systems Planning at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, and Senior Programme Manager for the Planned Care Taskforce at Te Whatu Ora and Interim Health NZ. Keith has extensive experience in surgical services as Programme Director for Surgical Services SLA and Operations Manager at Christchurch Hospital with the Canterbury District Health Board. A strong background in health systems planning and clinical service management is supported by roles at Canterbury Clinical Network, Lakes District Health Board, and Waikato District Health Board. Keith holds a Master of Clinical Science from Western Sydney University and multiple qualifications in medical laboratory science and paramedical disciplines.
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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system. Functions are delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. These include: - hospital and specialist services - the National Public Health Service - clinical governance - primary and community care. We also work to improve services and health outcomes. We do this in partnership with Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority. We have united the former 20 District Health Boards, shared services agencies and Te Hiringa Hauora (Health Promotion Agency). Social media guidelines: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/#community-guidelines-for-te-whatu-ora-social-media-channels