Meet the Team

REWETI ROPIHA – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TURANGA HEALTH

Ko Puketapu, Ko Matiti oku Maunga
Ko Te Arai, Ko Maraetaha oku Awa
Ko Manutuke, Ko Whakato, Ko Pahau, Ko Muriwai oku Marae
Ko Ngati Maru, Ko Ngati Kaipoho, Ko Rangiwaho oku Hapu
Ko Rongowhakaata me Ngai Tamanuhiri oku Iwi
                       Ko Reweti Ropiha toku ingoa

I have been with Turanga Health for over 10 years and through that time have assisted the organisation through periods of growth, consolidation and innovation.

Currently Turanga Health is entering a new paradigm invovling primary care and the challenges of intergrating services. The next 3 to 5 years will bring change for the organisation as well as the potential for new opportunities.                             

I enjoy the trials and tribulations that Turanga Health presents and the ability to work with a Kaupapa that is by Maori, for Maori, with Maori.

SHIRLEY KEOWN – CLINICAL MANAGER

Ko Manawaru te Maunga
Ko Te Arai te Awa
Ko Epiha raua ko Ohako oku Marae
Ko Ngati Maru te Hapu
Ko Rongowhakaata te Iwi
Ko Shirley Ann Keown ahau

I have carried out varied duties in the last eight years as an employee and representative of Turanga Health, across service delivery both in population and personal health. I currently hold a senior management role within the organisation. Particular strengths include quality and clinical. I have a registered nurse background and completed a MNS in 2004. I have a particular interest in reducing the disparities and inequalities of Maori within Turanganui a Kiwa.

LAURA BIDDLE – SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER MENTAL HEALTH

Ko Takitimu te Waka
Ko Tawhirirangi te Maunga
Ko Mohaka te Awa
Ko Ngati Pahauwera te Hapu
Ko Ngati Kahungunu, Tuhoe, Ngapuhi oku iwi
                       Ko Laura Biddle ahau

My journey with Turanga Health began in February 2000, where I was fortunate to be part of the initial team that set up the Turanga Health Mental Health Respite Home. Opportunities for career development and training by the organization enabled me to progress on to Team Leader and have for the last three years held a senior management position. My current role is Service Delivery Manager for Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, CAYAD (Community Action for Youth Alcohol & Drugs). Prior to commencement at Turanga Health I spent six years Caregiving at Riverview Resthome.

DWAYNE TAMATEA – SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER POPULATION HEALTH

Ko Taranaki te Maunga
Ko Waiaua te Awa
Ko Takitimu te Waka
Ko Ngati Tuhekerangi Te Haapu
Ko Taranaki Te iwi
Ko Dwayne Tamatea ahau

I have been at Turanga health for the past 7years. I am the service delivery manager for the population health services.