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Thank you for contacting Hon Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health and
Associate Minister of Health.
 
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taking the time to write. As the Minister receives a large amount of
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Thank you for taking the time to write.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Office of Hon Matt Doocey
 
Minister for Mental Health 
Associate Minister of Health
Freepost: Private Bag 18 888 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6011 

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Dear John,

Thank you for your email of 6/8/2025 in which you submitted an Official Information Act request as follows:

"I noted, you have recently call for nomination for the Health and Disability Commissioner and Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://gaze...

May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you have call for public nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. A copy of your ad as well. Also, how many applications you have received for each of the role from the public and how many you have received from other nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc for your role. How many you have shortlisted and how many you have interviewed. Also, can I request to view the appointment letter if there is one sent to the previous appointee. I am happy for you to remove all the personal information."

Minister Doocey is considering your request in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by 3/9/2025.

Yours sincerely

Office of Hon Matt Doocey
Minister for Mental Health
Associate Minister of Health

DDI: 04 817 6812
Email: [Matt Doocey request email]   Website: www.Beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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Dear John

Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to the Office of Hon Matt Doocey received on 6/8/2025 for:

"I noted, you have recently call for nomination for the Health and Disability Commissioner and Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://gaze...

May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you have call for public nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. A copy of your ad as well. Also, how many applications you have received for each of the role from the public and how many you have received from other nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc for your role. How many you have shortlisted and how many you have interviewed. Also, can I request to view the appointment letter if there is one sent to the previous appointee. I am happy for you to remove all the personal information."

The information you have requested is more closely connected with the functions of the Ministry of Health. Therefore, this Office has decided to transfer your request under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act. You can expect a response from the Ministry of Health in due course.

Under section 28(3) of the Act, you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any decisions made under this request. The Ombudsman may be contacted by email at: [email address] or by calling 0800 802 602.

Yours sincerely

Office of Hon Matt Doocey
Minister for Mental Health
Associate Minister of Health

DDI: 04 817 6812
Email: [Matt Doocey request email]   Website: www.Beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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Kia ora John,
 
Please find attached the response for your request for official
information.
 
Ngā mihi

OIA Services Team

Ministry of Health  | Manatū Hauora 

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