New Zealand Health Research Strategy: discussion document

This discussion document seeks your views on the content of New Zealand’s first health research strategy for the next ten years.

The discussion document sets out a proposed vision, mission, and guiding principles. It also seeks your views on the strategic priorities for health research in New Zealand for the next 10 years and the actions needed to achieve these.

We are seeking your input to improve the excellence and impact of our health research.

Consultation summary

The development of New Zealand’s first health research strategy is the opportunity to decide how to get the best value out of New Zealand’s investment in health research. The strategy will set a vision for health research over the next 10 years and set out the priorities and actions to achieve this.

The health research strategy will seek to build a more cohesive and connected health research and innovation system. It will enhance the uptake of health research results to improve health outcomes and maximise the economic and scientific benefits from our internationally recognised strengths in health research. This will also improve our ability to attract and retain health researchers, including clinicians with an interest in health research.

You can contribute to the development of the strategy by commenting on the public discussion document or attending a regional consultation meeting.

Health research is an important component of both New Zealand’s science system and health system.

The Government has committed to growing investment in research and development (R&D) to 0.8% of GDP. The National Statement of Science Investment recognises New Zealand’s significant strengths in health research and seeks to increase funding to the sector over time.

The vision of the New Zealand Health Strategy: Future Direction is the “All New Zealanders live well, stay well, get well”. Health research can make important contributions to delivering on the five strategic themes of the Health Strategy: people – powered, closer to home, value and high performance, one team and smart system.

To provide the framework for health research for the next ten years we seek your help in developing the strategy, which is being led by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

We are seeking views from:

• Researchers and research teams
• Universities including faculties and research offices
• Healthcare provider organisations, district health boards, primary health care organisations and private health care providers
• Health sector agencies, including regulatory bodies
• Clinical staff, clinical colleges and professional associations
• Disabled people’s organisations and the wider disability sector
• Independent research organisations
• Industry
• Non-profit organisations
• Community groups including Maori and Pacific organisations
• Iwi
• Funding agencies
• The general public

How to have your say

Consultation is open until 5pm, Friday 29 July 2016.

• Fill out the submission form (Word, 39 KB) and email it to: healthresearchstrategy@mbie.govt.nz
• Mail your comments to:
  ​Health Research Strategy
  Ministry of Health
  PO Box 5013
  WELLINGTON 6140
• Participate in a regional consultation meeting in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin.

Consultation meetings