Cuts in the health sectors "back office" roles are forcing front-line workers to pick up administrative work, resulting in delays for treatment and a reduction in services. 

Nurses and social worked are working as reception ships due to the staff shortages. 

In the year to June, 12,000 kiwi nurses gained registration across the ditch. 

Nurses Organisation President Kerri Nuku talks to Mike Hosking about the issue. 

LISTEN ABOVE.