What we do
Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the field of digital health through events, professional development opportunities, and media. Established in 2000, HiNZ serves as a hub for professionals across healthcare and information technology to collaborate, share knowledge, and enhance best practices in health informatics. Governed by a volunteer-elected board and supported by a paid management team, HiNZ promotes the integration of health and IT expertise to drive innovation and improve health outcomes. HiNZ is well-known for its annual conference, which is the largest digital health event in New Zealand. Through its initiatives, the organisation fosters awareness of the value health informatics brings to the healthcare sector, encouraging more professionals to develop dual expertise in health and information technology.
Overview of our offering
- Professional collaboration: Facilitating partnerships and knowledge-sharing among diverse professionals in health informatics.
- Best practice dissemination: Providing platforms to share insights and innovations in digital health.
- Professional development: Supporting members' growth through targeted learning opportunities and resources.
- Dual expertise promotion: Encouraging individuals to combine expertise in health and IT for impactful contributions to healthcare.
- Awareness building: Advocating for the benefits and importance of health informatics in enhancing healthcare delivery.
- Events and conferences: Hosting the largest digital health conference in New Zealand and other events to foster engagement and collaboration.
Target customer: Professionals and organisations involved in healthcare and information technology, seeking opportunities to collaborate, access professional development, and stay informed about advancements in health informatics.