Chief executive of Te Arawa Whānau Ora for the year prior.
Previously at the National Hauora Coalition and Procare Health and Homecare Medical.
Joint associate director of nursing Māori at Auckland District Health Board and the University of Auckland for four years.
Started as a registered nurse, moving to nursing leader and nursing director accountable for strategy, workforce planning, policy and primary healthcare delivery.
Affiliated to Tapuika, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Kahu.