Staff

Hariata initially joined Korowai Aroha as the Corporate Services Manager in 2008, moving into the Chief Executive Officer role in 2012.

Hariata has an extensive background in finance, administration, HR, and management.

Hariata is a current Ministerial appointment to the Nursing Council of NZ and a trustee of the Rotorua Community Hospice.

Noelene has enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years, joining Korowai in 2013.  Born and raised in Rotorua, Noelene relished in her role as a Respiratory Nurse Specialist thriving in an environment where whānau-centred care and the whānau voice was treasured.

Nurtured within the Korowai values, Noelene embraced opportunities, while learning about her own culture, language, and mātauranga Māori; moving into the Community Services Manager and subsequently the Operations Manager before taking up her latest position as  Chief Operating Officer.

‘It is such a privilege to serve whānau, I am truly grateful’.

Richard joined Korowai Aroha in May 2015.  He has a background in finance, administration, management, and payroll.

Richard is a Trustee of Manupirua Springs Trust and is Treasurer for the Pounamunui Marae Committee.

Delwyn has worked at Korowai Aroha since 2009 in various roles. Proud Māmā to her five tamariki and Nan to her four mokopuna. Delwyn grew up in Rotorua and is very passionate about supporting our whānau to achieve hauora.

Te Ahuriri was raised in the big smoke of Whakamaru by her Nan and Koro and says she is a proud māmā to her (mostly) beautiful tamariki and nan to her (absolutely beautiful) mokopuna.  Te Ahuriri is a Registered Social Worker and is passionate about supporting whānau to flourish, thrive and connect.  She tells us she “talks waaaaaay too much”.

Te Ahuriri is a joy to be around and brings a positive and motivating energy to the team.  She is a supportive manager who walks alongside her team.

Ronda joined Korowai Aroha originally as apart of the Covid-19 response team and then transitioned into the HBSS team in 2022.
With a background in management, she moved into the Home-Based Support Services Manager role at the beginning of 2025 and has been thriving ever since.

Her passion for people and advocacy for whānau and koeke has seen our HBSS team continue to flourish and grow.