Healthcare

New Zealand's healthcare sector is evolving rapidly as providers respond to changing patient needs, workforce shortages, regulatory reform and increasing demand for high-quality care. From privately owned medical practices and specialist clinics to aged care providers, allied health organisations and healthcare innovators, organisations across the sector are balancing clinical excellence with financial sustainability.

At RSM New Zealand, we understand that healthcare organisations require trusted advisers who appreciate both the commercial realities of running a business and the responsibility of delivering essential services. Our multidisciplinary team provides practical accounting, tax and advisory services that help organisations strengthen governance, improve financial performance and plan confidently for the future.

Whether you're growing your practice, investing in new facilities or preparing for succession, we work alongside you to support every stage of your organisation's journey. 

Understanding the Industry

Healthcare providers operate in one of New Zealand's most highly regulated and rapidly changing sectors. Rising operating costs, evolving funding models, workforce shortages and increasing investment in technology continue to reshape the way healthcare organisations deliver services.

Strong governance, sound financial management and effective business planning are becoming increasingly important as organisations respond to these challenges while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care.

Our advisers understand the unique environment in which healthcare providers operate and deliver commercially focused advice that enables organisations to remain resilient, sustainable and prepared for future opportunities. 

Industry Experience

We work with healthcare organisations across New Zealand, including:

• Medical centres and general practices  
• Specialist medical practices  
• Dental practices  
• Allied health providers  
• Aged care providers  
• Healthcare investors  
• Medical technology companies  
• Biotechnology businesses  
• Healthcare charities and trusts  
• Health-focused start-ups  

Our multidisciplinary team supports organisations ranging from privately owned practices through to larger healthcare groups and innovative life sciences businesses. 

How We Support Your Business

Grow 

Supporting healthcare organisations to build sustainable businesses that continue delivering quality care.

• Strategic business advisory  
• Practice growth planning  
• Budgeting and forecasting  
• Cashflow management  
• Financial reporting  
• Succession planning  

Protect 

Helping organisations manage regulatory obligations while strengthening financial performance and governance.

• Audit & Assurance  
• Tax advisory  
• Governance advisory  
• Financial reporting  
• Business structuring  
• Risk management  

Transform 

Supporting organisations through periods of investment, innovation and organisational change.

• Corporate Finance  
• Business valuations  
• Financial modelling  
• Mergers and acquisitions  
• R&D Tax Incentives  
• Systems and process improvement  

How We're Helping New Zealand Businesses 

Our specialists have supported organisations across New Zealand's healthcare sector through a range of strategic and financial engagements, including:

• Advising healthcare providers on business growth, governance and long-term financial sustainability.  
• Delivering business valuations, financial modelling and due diligence to support acquisitions and investment decisions.  
• Supporting innovative healthcare businesses with Research & Development Tax Incentive claims and commercialisation strategies.  
• Assisting privately owned healthcare organisations with succession planning and business restructuring.  
• Providing financial reporting, tax advisory and governance support to healthcare organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.  

Why RSM?

Healthcare organisations need advisers who understand that financial performance and patient outcomes go hand in hand.

At RSM, we build long-term relationships with healthcare providers by delivering practical advice that supports better decision-making, stronger governance and sustainable growth. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together expertise across Business Advisory, Tax, Corporate Finance, Audit and R&D advisory, ensuring clients have access to the right specialists as their organisations evolve.

As part of the global RSM network, we also support healthcare businesses operating internationally, providing access to specialists with experience across global healthcare markets.