Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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WHANAU
MIHI / PEPEHA
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Atarangi Kask

Atarangi Kask

Whangarei

Summary

  • A visionary and values-driven executive leader with over twenty-four years’ experience in the health sector, specialising in Kaupapa Māori service delivery, organisational transformation, and whānau-centred care. Committed to upholding Te Tiriti O Waitangi
  • Advancing equitable health outcomes for Māori communities through strategic leadership, partnership, and innovation.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Administrator – 2IC

KI A ORA NGATIWAI TRUST
06.2012 - Current
  • Company Overview: Māori Health Provider: 418C and 420 Kamo Road, Kamo
  • Full-time
  • Coordinated executive schedules and travel arrangements, optimising time management and resource allocation.
  • Developed training materials for new staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and support.
  • Led project coordination efforts, aligning team goals with organizational objectives and deadlines.
  • Facilitated meetings and events, ensuring logistical requirements were met for successful execution.
  • Monitored budget expenditures for administrative functions, maintaining fiscal responsibility within operations.
  • Streamlined communication between departments, enhancing collaboration and information flow.
  • Implemented office procedures, improving operational efficiency and reducing delays.
  • Managed confidential documents and correspondence, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Increased efficiency within the organization through regular review and improvement of administrative policies and procedures.
  • Supported executive decision-making by conducting research, analyzing data, and providing insightful recommendations.
  • Managed complex travel itineraries for executives to ensure seamless transportation logistics during business trips.
  • Prepared and distributed memos describing company's administrative policies and procedures to all staff members.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with cross-functional teams through excellent interpersonal skills and clear communication.
  • Collaborated with HR to streamline onboarding processes for new hires resulting in reduced timetoproductivity.
  • Facilitated successful meetings by preparing agendas, distributing materials, tracking action items, and recording minutes.
  • Ensured compliance across all areas of responsibility including legal requirements or corporate policies.
  • Assisted executives in achieving business objectives with thorough project management support from initiation to completion.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
  • Oversaw HR training, coaching, mentoring and staff retention.
  • Developed monthly reports.
  • Took notes and dictation at meetings.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.

Executive Administrator to Regional Director

CHILD, YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
12.2011 - 06.2012
  • Whangarei
  • Full-time
  • Managed executive schedules, prioritising appointments and optimising time for senior leadership.
  • Coordinated logistics for board meetings, ensuring seamless communication and timely distribution of materials.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing digital filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
  • Developed comprehensive reports on departmental activities, supporting strategic decision-making processes.
  • Mentored junior administrative staff, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • Oversaw budget tracking for departmental expenditures, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication to align project objectives with organizational priorities.

Business Manager / Financial Portfolio Manager

TE TAI TOKERAU MAPO TRUST
09.2007 - 09.2011
  • Co-Purchaser of Māori Health Services in Tai Tokerau: 20 Herekino Street, Whangarei
  • Full-time
  • Led operational initiatives to enhance service delivery and community engagement.
  • Streamlined budget management processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with local organisations to expand service offerings.
  • Mentored staff on best practices in project management and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive improvements.
  • Facilitated workshops to build team capacity and foster collaboration among departments.
  • Conducted regular assessments of organizational policies, recommending enhancements for compliance and efficiency.
  • Spearheaded community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of trust services and resources available.

Financial Portfolio Manager

TE TAI TOKERAU MĀORI RURAL HEALTH TRAINING CONSORTIUM
09.2007 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: Māori Provider Development Scheme: 20 Herekino Street, Whg
  • Full-time
  • Developed comprehensive portfolio strategies to enhance rural health program effectiveness.
  • Managed stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and community needs.
  • Led cross-functional teams in implementing health initiatives, fostering collaboration among diverse groups.
  • Analyzed program performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Oversaw budget allocation for multiple projects, optimizing resource utilization across the organization.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations to expand service offerings and improve community outreach.
  • Presented detailed reports on portfolio performance, highlighting key drivers of growth and areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated with legal and compliance teams to ensure all investments adhered to regulatory standards, mitigating risk.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.

Director / Manager

KINGDOM DESIGN AND BUILD LTD COMPANY
03.2006 - 09.2007
  • Company Overview: Building and Construction Company: 95 Hospital Road, Whangarei
  • Part-time
  • Oversaw project timelines and resource allocation to ensure on-time completion of construction initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for operational efficiency across multiple project teams.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project objectives with client expectations and industry standards.
  • Evaluated supplier performance, negotiating contracts that optimized costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Expanded business operations into new markets, increasing company footprint and customer base.
  • Coached and supervised team members to outline clear job expectations and conduct reviews.
  • Increased team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing organizational systems.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring smooth workflow management and adherence to established policies.
  • Built collaborative relationships with key company leaders to solve challenges and elevate service based on customer feedback.

Community Health Worker/ Kaiarahi

KI A ORA NGATIWAI TRUST
09.2001 - 08.2007
  • Company Overview: Māori Health Provider: 5 Central Avenue, Whangarei
  • Venepuncture Sampling: Blood Taker
  • Full-time
  • Educated community members on health resources and services available.
  • Facilitated workshops to promote wellness and preventative care practices.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient support services.
  • Assessed individual health needs through one-on-one consultations.
  • Developed outreach programs to increase community awareness of health initiatives.
  • Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
  • Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.

Office Manager

REGENT MEDICAL CENTRE: DR JORDAN PISHIEF
08.1995 - 09.2001
  • Company Overview: 142 Bank Street, Whangarei
  • Part-time
  • Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflows and optimal resource allocation.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling, enhancing patient access and reducing wait times.
  • Supervised administrative staff, providing mentorship and training to improve team performance.
  • Implemented new electronic health record systems, streamlining patient data management processes.
  • Developed operational policies that improved compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Oversaw inventory management for medical supplies, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and service delivery.

Qualified Senior Aerobics Instructor

KENSINGTON FITNESS CENTRE
01.1995 - 01.2001
  • Company Overview: Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
  • Part-time

Education

Chartered Accountancy - Accounting and Taxation

Open Polytechnic
06.2025

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Open Polytechnic
01.2025

Master of Commerce - Global Management and Innovation

The University of Auckland Business School
01.2020

Post Graduate Diploma - Business, Māori Development

The University of Auckland Business School
01.2010

Bachelor of Applied Social Services Degree - undefined

Northland Polytechnic Whangarei and Kaitaia
01.2007

Certificate in Hauora Māori– Level 6 - undefined

Te Ataarangi Educational Trust – Māuri Ora Associates
12.2003

Certificate in Health Promotion - undefined

University of Otago
12.2003

Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori - undefined

Te Wananga O Te Aotearoa
04.2003

Certificate for Management One - undefined

Department of Social Welfare
01.1986

Skills

  • Executive and organisational leadership
  • Strategic planning and organisational development
  • Kaupapa Māori health frameworks and Te Tiriti O Waitangi
  • Stakeholder and iwi engagement
  • Financial and operational management
  • Change management and innovation
  • Competent in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
  • Excellent communication and relationship building
  • Information confidentiality
  • Payroll processing
  • Human resources
  • Meeting coordination

Affiliations

  • Current Member – Māori Women’s Welfare League – Aroha Ki Te Tangata Branch
  • Current Member – Te Runanga O Ngati Whatua
  • Current Member – Te Runanga A Iwi O Te Oranga Ake
  • Current Member – Te Aroha Marae, Mangakahia and Maungarongo Marae, Poroti
  • Current Member – New Zealand Nurses Organisation
  • Father : Arepata Cooper (Kopa) – Ngati Hine – Matawaia
  • Mother : Karoraina Heta – Ngati Whaatua – Maungakahia, Poroti

WHANAU

  • I am a strong believer in the moral values and importance of Family/Whanau, Iwi, Hapu
  • Happily married for the last 36 years
  • Mother of two adult children: Boy, 33 years old, Girl, 30 years old

MIHI / PEPEHA

  • Ko Te Rai O Rahiri te maunga
  • Ko Mangakahia te awa
  • Ko Ngapuhi te iwi
  • Ko Ngati Te Rino te hapū
  • Ko Te Aroha te marae
  • Ko Atarangi Kask tōku ingoa.
  • Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Hobbies and Interests

FIGHT FITNESS GYM: Muay Thai Kickboxing and Fitness Trainer, ALL SPORTS including Judo, Aikido, Aerobics, Fitness Training, Dance Choreographer

Timeline

Executive Administrator – 2IC

KI A ORA NGATIWAI TRUST
06.2012 - Current

Executive Administrator to Regional Director

CHILD, YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
12.2011 - 06.2012

Business Manager / Financial Portfolio Manager

TE TAI TOKERAU MAPO TRUST
09.2007 - 09.2011

Financial Portfolio Manager

TE TAI TOKERAU MĀORI RURAL HEALTH TRAINING CONSORTIUM
09.2007 - 09.2011

Director / Manager

KINGDOM DESIGN AND BUILD LTD COMPANY
03.2006 - 09.2007

Community Health Worker/ Kaiarahi

KI A ORA NGATIWAI TRUST
09.2001 - 08.2007

Office Manager

REGENT MEDICAL CENTRE: DR JORDAN PISHIEF
08.1995 - 09.2001

Qualified Senior Aerobics Instructor

KENSINGTON FITNESS CENTRE
01.1995 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Open Polytechnic

Master of Commerce - Global Management and Innovation

The University of Auckland Business School

Post Graduate Diploma - Business, Māori Development

The University of Auckland Business School

Bachelor of Applied Social Services Degree - undefined

Northland Polytechnic Whangarei and Kaitaia

Certificate in Hauora Māori– Level 6 - undefined

Te Ataarangi Educational Trust – Māuri Ora Associates

Certificate in Health Promotion - undefined

University of Otago

Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori - undefined

Te Wananga O Te Aotearoa

Certificate for Management One - undefined

Department of Social Welfare

Chartered Accountancy - Accounting and Taxation

Open Polytechnic
Atarangi Kask