Carlton Irving

He Uri Nō Te Whakatōhea me Te Ūpokorehe Dedicated to serving New Zealand's healthcare sector, I currently lead as the Clinical Chief of Allied Health at Te Aka Whai Ora, focusing on enhancing patient safety, workforce development, and service delivery. Central to my role is mentoring others, a responsibility I cherish deeply. My career in health system leadership spans a range of pivotal roles, demonstrating a national impact beyond my contributions as a Māori leader. As the lead Māori advisor/manager for major ambulance services in New Zealand, I've driven key projects and workforce enhancements, emphasizing cultural safety and inclusivity. In governance, I've shaped healthcare advancements, notably as the inaugural chair of the Paramedic Council and acting CEO, where I steered organisational development and strategic direction. My experience extends to high-stakes environments like rescue operations and academia, always with a focus on patient care and outcomes. This diverse background, combined with my roles in clinical and workforce development, positions me as a versatile leader capable of driving national initiatives and fostering excellence across the New Zealand health system. Passionate about health equity and workforce development, I founded a charity - Ngā Ringa Ngaio Whakaora and remain committed to volunteering, especially mentoring youth from underserved communities. My approach is deeply influenced by te ao Māori values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga and whanaungatanga.

• Pro Med EMS Trust, Paramedic / Instructor / Kaitohutohu Māori, 01/2019, 03/2023, Part-time role working as a paramedic and instructor developing Māori health initiatives including educational pathways and delivery in satellite training centres, establishing remote mobile clinics and remote / event medical services as a paramedic.
• Hato Hone St John, Clinical Education Tutor, 12/2009, 11/2018, Training and assessment of staff in multiple courses and portfolio maintenance of educational resources.
• Auckland University of Technology, Clinical Educator/Lecturer Bachelor of Health Science Paramedic, 06/2012, 12/2016, Lectured, trained and mentored paramedic students, ensuring their success through studying and implementing international best practices.
• Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, Lance Corporal – Specialist Instructor Defence Health School, 03/2011, 12/2016

• Te Kaunihera Manapou (Paramedic Council), Manukura | Chair, 06/2020, present, Overseeing the introduction of regulation and registration to the paramedic profession. Setting standards of competence and codes of conduct. Developing scopes of practice and embedding diversity and inclusion into the profession
• Wellington Free Ambulance, Principal Advisor - Equity & Māori, 01/2023, 03/2023, Fixed-term contract to design and implement an equity plan within WFA, to increase Māori workforce representation across the organisation, and engagement with stakeholders and organisations to lead to equitable access to health care, education and employment opportunities from our sector. Developed and implemented “earn while you learn” pathway to train Māori and Pasifika paramedics in partnership with iwi and community groups.
• St John Ambulance, Chair, National Māori Advisory Group, 12/2014, 12/2018, A key national role as advisor to St John's senior management group, where I led the advisory group and managed the organization's strategic direction. My contributions included ensuring organisational compliance with Te Tiriti
• Waitangi, developing national pathways to improve health outcomes for indigenous New Zealanders, creating educational material for staff to improve patient interaction and outcomes, community engagement, strategizing to boost Māori representation in the ambulance service, and collaborating with District Health Boards on local plans to enhance Māori health outcomes.

• Member of Order of St John
• Long Service Good Conduct St John
• Defence Service Medal
• NZFS Volunteer Service Medal

• Ngā Ringa Ngaio Whakaora, Founder, 03/2019, 03/2022, Supporting COVID affected communities in South Auckland, Northland and the East Cape. Providing free clinics for medical advice, COVID testing and vaccination. Providing free first responder training, AEDs and CPR training to remote and rural marae and communities
• Ministry of Health, Kia Ora Hau Ora Paramedic Representative, 10/2009, current, Television and print media representative for St John / Paramedicine Speaking to rangatahi (school leaver aged pupils) Attending hui with other key health agencies to increase awareness of paramedicine careers for Māori