Purpose and objectives of Pharmac's Engagement Strategy

Purpose

This Strategy outlines the actions and approach to strengthen our engagement with partners and stakeholders.

The Strategy is intended to be succinct and accessible, setting the focus areas and direction for engagement mahi at Pharmac.

Objectives

The Strategy will support us to:

• give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations through acting on the expectations and responsibilities laid out in the Pae Ora Act and our Māori responsiveness model.
• meet the range of wider obligations we have under the Pae Ora Act and other legislation.
• meet the Letter of Expectations 2025/2026, particularly objectives:
  • 6: “Partnership and engagement work being strengthened to ensure all stakeholders understand what Pharmac does and how it works…”, and
  • 7: “Partnering with government and non-government stakeholders… to identify and pursue opportunities that improve horizon scanning, enable process efficiencies, support funding and planning for emerging technologies, and ultimately deliver better health outcomes”
• strengthen our engagement approach to:
  • be strategic
  • be efficient
  • be coordinated
  • meet the needs and aspirations of our partners and stakeholders
• better understand the experience, views, and challenges of consumers and whānau, with a focus on Māori and high health needs groups.
• build new or stronger relationships with partners and stakeholders across the health sector
• develop our people to have the confidence and capability to engage with our diverse range of partners and stakeholders
• demonstrate our values when we engage to meet the needs and aspirations of our partners and stakeholders.