Hamiora Bowkett

Ministry of Māori Development / Te Puni Kōkiri

Hautū (deputy secretary), strategy, governance and the public sector performance

Oversees system-wide strategies and influences needed to achieve Māori wellbeing.
Responsible for functions including Budget strategy and ensuring Te Puni Kōkiri is positioned for strategic impact.
Has worked at the Treasury, in the justice sector, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Social Development and MBIE.
Previously deputy director-general of health and a current Crown appointee to the Capital and Coast District Health Board.
Helped establish the Whānau Ora commissioning agencies approach.
Holds a Bachelor of commerce and administration from Victoria University.
Nō Ngāti Rangiwewehi me Te Rarawa.

Career

Price Waterhouse Coopers

Partner, Director, Consulting

Jan 2010 - Jun 2016

Ministry of Health / Manatū Hauora

Director Strategy and Performance, Chief Strategy and Policy Officer

Mar 2016 - Jul 2018

Social Sector Leader

Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

Ministry of Māori Development / Te Puni Kōkiri

Deputy Secretary Strategy Governance & Public Sector Performance, Deputy Chief Executive - Strategy Governance & Public Sector Performance, Deputy Chief Executive

Nov 2019 - Present

Capital & Coast DHB

Appointed Board Member

Dec 2019 - Present