![]() FORMER New Zealand age group squash representative Jessie Halbert (Ngati Porou, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Rongowhakaata) has joined Turanga Health as a nutrition and physical activity kaiāwhina. Jesse has been with Turanga Health for four months working in schools giving nutritional advice, and taking a range of different physical activity programmes that run across Turanga Health, like crossfit classes and heritage trail walks. He’s spent the past few years travelling South East Asia and Europe, specifically England, Greece and Italy. “I was in Melbourne last, and came home and saw the job advertised. I have spent time representing New Zealand in squash and touch rugby and through that have had dietitians and nutritionists feeding me different pieces of knowledge over the years, so it made sense.” Jesse attended Wainui Beach Primary School and Ilminster Intermediate before graduating from Gisborne Boys’ High School and heading to Victoria University. He completed two years of a law degree before taking a “really long break” and will be with Turanga Health until early 2017, before returning to Wellington to complete his studies. He says his plan is to segue into criminal law as a prosecuting lawyer so he can, “learn the whole template” of the law field. “I would love to go into defence law too. I have just always had a passion for it.” Jesse’s ultimate goal is to work with Māori in some form. “That, and giving back, are the main things for me. Specifically here through physical exercise and health - it is the key to life, being healthy and eating well. Working with Māori will always be my main drive in any career path.” Jesse’s passion for enabling Māori to live happy and healthy lives mean he’s been in his element the past four months. “My favourite part is the people. Turanga Health is an awesome company and a good environment to work in. They provide a lot for the community which creates a huge incentive to do your best and give that little bit extra. It does not feel like your typical nine to five job.” In his down time Jesse plays touch for Turanga Health, surfs, spends time with family and friends and plays a song or two on his guitar. Turanga Health welcomes Jesse Halbert.
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