Working with the funding allocated by Government, Counties Manukau Health is responsible for:

1. Collaborating with other DHBs, service providers, the community and other stakeholders to plan the strategic direction for health and disability services in the northern region and promote the integration of health services
2. Funding the provision of most health and disability services provided in Counties Manukau through service contracts with health and disability providers and non-governmental organisations
3. Providing hospital based services for the population of Counties Manukau and some access to specialist or highly complex services for people who are referred from other DHBs
4. Promoting, protecting and improving the health of the Counties Manukau population through the provision of health promotion, health education and evidence based public health initiatives.