Expert groups

The Acute Care Sector Advisory Group (ACSAG) was established to support the Shorter Stays in ED healthcare target.

The Health NZ Ambulance team commissions emergency ambulance services to help New Zealanders get the emergency care they need.

Meet the Clinical and Technical Advisory Group (CTAG) who are representatives from across the aeromedical sector.

Meet the Technical Advisory Group who were established as part of the Ministry’s response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccine Technical Advisory Group provide science advice and recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccinations. CV TAG ceased 25 March 2023.

The Digital Health Association is an industry group who work with health providers to use IT to provide care.

The Epilepsy Technical Advisory Group was started in 2012 to lead the development of a national service improvement model for people with epilepsy.

Find out about HL7 the New Zealand Affiliate of Health Level Seven International®, health information technology work

Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) is a not-for-profit organisation with a focus on education and networking.

The Health Sector Architects Group is responsible for the development, promotion and ongoing maintenance of the Health Sector Architecture.

The Health informatics national mirror committee monitors all ISO/TC 215 work items, drafts and ballots.

We bring together experts to lead and make changes in healthcare by setting national care standards and methods.

The National Infection Prevention and Control Leadership Group develops guidelines on the best ways to reduce infections.

The National Pathology and Laboratory Round Table provides national leadership and independent advice to the Director-General of Health.

The National Kaitiaki Group ensures protection of Māori women’s cervical screening data

The National Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Service (NIFRS) works to improve care for children and adults with intestinal failure.

The National Renal Transplant Service (NRTS) in New Zealand advocates for and on behalf of patients with kidney disease in New Zealand.

The New Zealand Telehealth Forum promotes the use of telehealth in the provision of health care.

Health NZ is creating four new Regional Consumer Councils to strengthen the voice of the consumer.

The Whānau, Consumer and Clinician Digital Council will help shape data and digital technologies to improve health outcomes across Aotearoa.