Ministry appoints deputy-director general health system improvement and innovation

Return to eHealthNews.nz home page

The Ministry of Health has announced the permanent appointment of Keriana Brooking to the role of deputy-director general health system improvement and innovation.

Brooking has been with the Ministry since 2014 in a number of senior positions, starting as chief advisor system integration, and more recently as deputy director – service commissioning.

When she first stepped into a senior role in health, it was as DHB planning and funding manager at Tairāwhiti District Health Board. When primary health organisations first formed in 2002, she became chief executive officer of Turanganui PHO.

Subsequently six PHOs merged and Brooking went on to become deputy CEO and general manager practice services of the Midlands Health Network.

Brooking has whakapapa links to Ngāti Pāhauwera me Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa and is widely recognised for her dedication and commitment to improving the health of New Zealanders, backed by a high level of experience in the context of change.

Source: Ministry of Health media release, 29 November 2018

Sector updates are provided by organisations to eHealthNews.nz and have not necessarily been edited or checked for accuracy. Any queries should be directed to the organisation issuing the release.

Do you have an item to add to sector updates?

Email your information to us at updates@hinz.org.nz

Return to eHealthNews.nz home page