Ko te hauora o te iwi te tino kaupapa – the wellbeing of our people is the central purpose that has guided my leadership across the health and public sectors. I am a committed advocate for equity, with experience leading strategy, service delivery, and system transformation grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mātauranga Māori. I believe that true progress for Māori health must be led in partnership with whānau, hapū, iwi and hauora māori partners, and must centre the voices, aspirations and mana of our people.
My professional journey reflects more than 10 years of senior leadership in complex, cross-agency environments, where I have successfully championed policies and services that advance equity, address structural barriers, and deliver measurable outcomes. I bring a track record of operational excellence, political acuity, and strategic foresight. Whether managing high-performing portfolios, leading cross-functional teams, or building partnerships with Māori organisations, I have always remained grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and collective accountability.
I lead with influence and integrity, fostering strong relationships across iwi Māori Partnership Boards, regional leadership groups, and national policy forums. I know that our success is built on trust, cultural safety, and the courage to challenge systems that do not serve our people. I am committed to nurturing leadership pathways for Māori, building capacity within our communities, and embedding the principles of Pae Ora into the design, delivery and monitoring of care.
As Regional Director for Te Waipounamu, I would bring not only a wealth of experience, but a deep personal and professional commitment to transformative Māori health leadership. I see this role as a rare opportunity to contribute to a new, unified future for hauora in Aotearoa — a future defined by equity, integrity, and tino rangatiratanga.
Provided guidance and leadership support to the Whānau Ora navigator collective in Te Waipounamu
Advocated for professional development pathways for the navigator collective
Contract managed 80x whānau ora contracts