Dear Health New Zealand,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting information regarding workforce wellbeing, burnout, and retention within the healthcare workforce. Specifically, I seek the following details:
1. Retention Rates:
Please provide annual retention rates over the past five years for the following groups:
a. House Officers (PGY1 and PGY2)
b. Registrars
c. Nurses (including breakdown by specialty if available)
d. Allied Health Professionals

2. Wellbeing and Burnout Resources:
What resources, programs, or initiatives does Te Whatu Ora currently provide to address burnout, mental health, and overall wellbeing for the above workforce categories?
What percentage of the workforce has accessed these resources annually over the past five years?

3. Workforce Morale and NZ Pulse Survey:
Please share the most recent results of the NZ Pulse Survey (or similar morale assessment tools) as they pertain to the above workforce groups.
Provide any analysis, reports, or conclusions drawn from these results regarding trends in morale and wellbeing.

4. Wellbeing Strategy:
Does Te Whatu Ora have a formal strategy or plan for improving workforce wellbeing and addressing burnout? If so, please provide a copy.
What funding has been allocated for these efforts over the past three years?

Yours faithfully,
Roger Taylor