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.

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.

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 role before her new position of Operations Manager.

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

Tracey joined Korowai Aroha in May 2023 as Practice Manager.  Tracey comes with 17 years working as a Registered Nurse and is excited to fulfil this new chapter.  She is also a Board of Director for New Zealand Nurses Organisation, National Executive Chair for Primary Health NZNO, and sits on the Royal College of General Practitioners Leadersip Forum GPLF).

Mike is a full time GP at Korowai Aroha, and a Trustee, with a vast institutional understanding of the development and requirements of the organisation and its Māori population.  Mike is the Team Lead for the GP Clinic.

From 2008 – 2011, Jo worked as a community nurse for Korowai Aroha, returning in 2020 as Practice Manager.  In 2023, Jo began her new position as Poutaki Kounga, leading the Foundation and Cornerstone accreditation processes.  She takes pleasure in examining and improving systems and procedures, as well as trouble shooting with attention to detail.  With a passion for indigenous leadership, particularly in Māori nursing, Jo holds a number of national and regional positions that support and contribute to the wellbeing of whānau, hapū, and iwi.

Aleisha first joined Korowai Aroha as a student Nurse in 2012 and came back to join the team as a new graduate Nurse in 2013.  Since then she has continued with her studies and became a ‘Registered Nurse Designated Prescriber for Primary Health and Specialty Teams’ and taken on the role as Clinical Nurse Lead.  Aleisha is passionate about working with whānau to build health literacy and achieve their health goals and loves seeing the positive outcomes that follow.