Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, also known as Te Whatu Ora Health NZ, is the national organisation responsible for delivering publicly funded health services across New Zealand. It provides a broad range of clinical care, public health programmes, and support services to the population. The organisation manages health information systems that store medical assessments, occupational health data, and other sensitive patient records. It works to coordinate service delivery among hospitals, primary care providers, and community health organisations. Its mandate includes improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to care for all residents. As part of its role, Te Whatu Ora oversees the planning and funding of health services throughout the country.

The organisation's reach extends to multiple districts and regions, as illustrated by a 2024 incident that affected the Central region and two of its districts. It also oversees specialised services such as bereavement care and cardiac inherited disease registries, which were impacted by a 2022 cyber incident involving a third‑party IT provider. Through that same provider, Te Whatu Ora hosts the IT environments of six health regulatory authorities, indicating a broader infrastructural role beyond direct service delivery. These activities highlight its specialisation in managing and protecting sensitive health data while supporting regulatory functions across the sector. Te Whatu Ora is positioned as the central agency within New Zealand's public health system, distinguished by its responsibility for both service provision and health information governance. Its notable competencies include the secure handling of medical assessments, occupational health records, and other confidential data essential to clinical and regulatory operations.