The executive chair of Health Workforce New Zealand (HWNZ) has resigned amid what the Government is calling a "Ministry of Health restructure".
Health Minister Dr David Clark announced changes to HWNZ in a statement today.
"In recent months as part of a Ministry of Health restructure, the Director-General of Health has created a stand-alone Health Workforce Directorate which will have greater capability and capacity on health workforce issues.
"This provides an opportunity to refresh the approach to workforce strategy and planning by clarifying the respective roles and functions of HWNZ, DHBs and the Ministry.
"As an immediate step, I have accepted Professor Des Gorman’s resignation and I’ve written to other board members informing them of my intentions," part of Dr Clark's statement reads.
The Health Minister gave tribute to Professor Gorman's work with HWNZ.
"I want to acknowledge the significant contribution of the Board under the leadership of Professor Gorman and recognise the commitment of HWNZ board members past and present."
A new HWNZ chair and new board members are to be announced in April 2019.
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