"No one should underestimate the task of governance in our public health service. DHB members play a vital role overseeing the delivery of health services to New Zealanders."
Former chief executive of both Northland and Capital & Coast DHB Keith Whelan has also been appointed as Crown Monitor to help the board improve governance and leadership at the Waikato DHB. Whelan holds the same role at Counties Manukau DHB.
Meanwhile Auckland DHB chair Pat Snedden and Waitemata DHB member Kylie Clegg will fill the vacancies at Counties Manukau DHB.
"They bring considerable experience and expertise with them – and their positions on other DHBs will further strengthen the relationship between the Auckland boards, and support ongoing co-ordination of services," Clark said.
The appointments are effective immediately and expire on December 4, 2019.