
The New Zealand Herald | M Craig
Cuts to “back office” health roles have forced front-line workers to do more administrative work, leading to a reduction in services and delays for treatment…. Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora and ministers have repeatedly insisted hiring restrictions and job cuts would not affect front-line workers or patient care. Above: Starship Hospital’s national paediatric unit was only operating at half its capacity because of hiring restrictions, a PSA report said.