KAIMAHI
At He Waka Tapu, we have a team who make a positive impact on the lives of our community members. They bring expertise, lived experiance and a commitment to our defining values, all centered on supporting community well-being through a Kaupapa Māori lens. We are honored to have them as part of our whānau. We are here to serve you and support your journey towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Together, we can create a brighter future for our community.
If you have any questions or wish to connect with our team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are here for you.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
TONI TINIRAU
Chief Executive Officer
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Hāmoa
toni@hewakatapu.org.nz
0220435382
RANA HOLT
Business Operations Manager
Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Apa
rana.holt@hewakatapu.org.nz
021837282
ZACH MUHRER
Operations Manager
He Amerikana ia
zach.muhrer@tearangahealth.co.nz
0220134692
TYLER AUKUSITINO
Business Development & Compliance Manager
Ngāpuhi
tyler@hewakatapu.org.nz
021915196
VICK SIITIA
Service Delivery Operations Manager
Ngāti Hāmoa
vick@hewakatapu.org.nz
0212464685
IZZHY TAI
Executive Assistant To CEO
Aitutaki, Whakatōhea
izzhy.tai@hewakatapu.org.nz
02059096886
SERVICE MANAGEMENT
TANE KEEPA
Kaiārahi
Ngāi Tahu, Waikato, Ngāti Pikiao
tane.keepa@hewakatapu.org.nz
021389680
NIKKI HARLEY
Admin Manager
nikki.harley@hewakatapu.org.nz
021573975
SHIKHA MEHRA
Finance Manager
shikha.mehra@hewakatapu.org.nz
0220159709
GINA TOMLINSON
Rural Outreach Manager
gina.tomlinson@hewakatapu.org.nz
021597106
DAWN TEPANIA
Workforce Competency Manager
Te Aupōuri
dawn@hewakatapu.org.nz
021911806
EMMA TINIRAU
Integrated Whānau Harm Services Manager
Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Apa
emma.tinirau@hewakatapu.org.nz
0212215993
BENNIE CAREY
Marketing Manager
(He/Him)
Ngāti Porou
bennie.carey@hewakatapu.org.nz
021967266
LITA KUMIA
Community Manager
(She/Her)
He tangata nō Tonga ia
lita.kumia@hewakatapu.org.nz
0212207237
JESS YARDLEY
Human Resource Manager
jess.yardley@hewakatapu.org.nz
021997290
SUZANNE JOHNSON
Te Whai Oranga Manager
Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Kai Tahu
suzanne.johnson@hewakatapu.org.nz
021304792
RENEE WILLIS
Hapori Hauora Service Manager
Ngāti Kahungunu
renee@hewakatapu.org.nz
021589421
ARTHUR ASHBY
Residential Service Manager (MOE)
Ngāti Pukenga, Hauraki, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Whātua, Te Roroa
arthur.ashby@hewakatapu.org.nz
021450902
TANIA GILPIN
Practice Manager (Te Aranga Health)
Ngāti Porou
tania.gilpin@tearangahealth.co.nz
0211961216
GORDON SUTHERLAND
IT Manager
gordon@hewakatapu.org.nz
0210650988
JASMINE TAIPANA
Fast Track Coordinator
Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi
jasmine.taipana@hewakatapu.org.nz
02059028488
