Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Lee Smith possesses extensive experience in operational management within the healthcare and telecommunications sectors. Currently serving as the Manager of Digital Assisted Channels at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand since May 2023, Lee previously held several senior roles at Canterbury District Health Board from September 2019 to May 2023, including Senior Operations Manager and Operations Lead for COVID-19 Readiness & Resilience. Lee has effectively led initiatives to ensure service delivery during the pandemic, developed screening services, and established operational frameworks for Managed Isolation Quarantine facilities. Prior to the healthcare sector, Lee worked at Vodafone and TelstraClear in various operational management roles, focusing on sales transformation, operational excellence, and quality improvement. Educational background includes studies at MidKent College and Wrotham Secondary School.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system. Functions are delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. These include: - hospital and specialist services - the National Public Health Service - clinical governance - primary and community care. We also work to improve services and health outcomes. We do this in partnership with Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority. We have united the former 20 District Health Boards, shared services agencies and Te Hiringa Hauora (Health Promotion Agency). Social media guidelines: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/#community-guidelines-for-te-whatu-ora-social-media-channels