Meenal Dewakar

Advisor - Government Services @Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

NZ

As an Advisor Government Services at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, I support the Planning, Funding and Outcomes group by coordinating high-quality responses to parliamentary questions, ministerial correspondence, and Official Information Act requests.My role focuses on ensuring accurate, timely, and well-presented information is delivered to government stakeholders, strengthening trust and confidence in our health system. I work closely with the Principal Advisor and senior leaders to manage workflows, monitor performance, and provide guidance that enables consistent, effective responses.I also contribute to process improvements, risk management, and collaboration with internal teams and government agencies, bringing a values-based approach that emphasises teamwork, integrity, and wellbeing to help deliver equitable health outcomes for all New Zealanders

Auckland University of Technology

Master's degree

Fiji National University

Bachelors of Commerce

Auckland University of Technology

Postgraduate Degree