Our People

With a professional background in Physiotherapy, Peter is a Co-Centre Director at the Centre for Health and Social Practice, Wintec.

Having lived in West Auckland for most of his life, Peter has a strong commitment to contribute to the community he lives in.

Peter is a past Chair of Arthritis New Zealand, a member of the Ministry of Health’s Orthopaedic Sector Group and a member of the ACC Physiotherapy Expert Reference Group, Past Co-Chair of the Ministry of Health Mobility Action Programme and a previous board member of The Federation of Primary Health and The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. He also has a key research focus on osteoarthritis and outcome measures.

Following a 25-year career at AUT, in 2023 Peter was awarded AUT’s Reeves Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his substantial contributions to the University’s leadership, development and reputation.

Kent has been a CA since 1995, and has worked across multiple industries in NZ and the UK. He has a passion for health and healthcare services, with a particular focus on mental health.

Kent has worked in West Auckland since 2005 and is the CFO of Douglas Pharmaceuticals. He feels privileged to be able to assist this wonderful organisation.

As a senior leader within Te Whatu Ora and with extensive experience across health services in the UK and Aotearoa, Alex brings his knowledge of the health system to Hospice West Auckland.

Alex lives in West Auckland with his husband, after moving to Aotearoa eight years ago. Alex joined the board in June 2023 and is keen to support Hospice West Auckland to continue to develop to meet the needs of the local community.

Helen is a partner with EY specialising in risk management, internal audit and risk remediation. She has worked with clients across many industries in NZ including significant work in the health sector.

Helen lives in West Auckland and has first-hand family experience of Hospice West Auckland’s services. She is proud to play her part in the ongoing success and sustainability of this purpose-driven organisation.

As a West Auckland native, Ingrid's passion for the Hospice was ignited after seeing first-hand the good work they do for families and the community.

Ingrid is a Business Performance Lead for Mercury NZ and is a qualified Chartered Accountant in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Ingrid has extensive experience in senior finance and accounting roles, gained from large corporate roles in London and Auckland. She holds a BA/BCom Conjoint Degree from the University of Auckland.

Anna is an experienced senior consultant with over 25 years’ experience as a coach, facilitator, change and management consultant. Engaging, outgoing and commercially astute, she helps organisations get the most out of people by helping people reach their potential.

While her background started in health, Anna has been in executive and general management roles in both New Zealand and Australian businesses, including Managing Director of a consulting business and running her own business. She has worked with a wide range of corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations across many sectors.

She is a member of International Coach Federation, is PROSCi accredited and holds qualifications in social work, higher education and career development.

Kieran is an internationally experienced lawyer with a passion for promoting a safe community for all. He has a wealth of legal experience and is currently Senior Legal Counsel (Operations) for the New Zealand Customs Service. Prior to joining Customs, he was Legal and Research Counsel to the Chief Coroner.

Legally blind, Kieran is an advocate for Blind and Low Vision New Zealand and Chairman of the St Lazarus Charitable Trust.

Natasha is an experienced senior executive with over 25 years’ experience across many sectors. Her current role is General Manager Employee Experience at ASB, where she and her team are accountable for defining and continuously evolving key 'moments that matter' across the employee experience journey to shape culture and deliver on ASB’s purpose and people promise.

Natasha has previously been a board director with the SPCA, and a trustee for the environmental charity Sustainable Coastlines. She is super excited to join Hospice West Auckland, as it is a charity very close to her heart.

Natasha has expertise in strategic business change and transformation, people and culture strategy and plans, leading large diverse teams and innovating through new ways of working. She thrives on partnering with leaders to ensure a people first approach and is passionate about the role people and leaders play in creating positive people experiences and business outcomes.

I come to Hospice West Auckland from Reconnect Family Services Trust, where I have been Chief Executive for the past six years. I am a highly experienced executive with a strong background in health and disability, Iwi health and development, and rangatahi care and protection services.

I am an innovative and transformational leader known for excellent communication, advocacy, and negotiation abilities. Under my leadership, Reconnect experienced 200% revenue growth, progressed across multiple performance indicators, and doubled the capacity of existing programs through quality practice. I hold a Master of Arts (Honours) and I am a member of the Institute of Directors.

I led the health service expansion for Ngati Whātua Orakei primarily through Ministry funding negotiations, including New Zealand's first Rongoā funding contract, smoking cessation program funding increases, and home-based care capacity expansion.

I am passionate about the healthcare sector in Aotearoa and excited about the contribution I can make as part of the Hospice West Auckland team.

I am passionate about providing efficient solutions and outstanding support to our highly
committed Hospice West Auckland team. I believe that innovative technology together with effective communication enables us to improve constantly and to provide high quality services.

Coming from a corporate background I am fascinated by the passion and energy of our team towards our shared goal of providing an excellent service of specialist palliative care to our community.

I love spending time with my family and enjoy going for a walk at one of our wonderful Auckland beaches.

I am a palliative care physician with previous experience working in primary care and public health, and I love working in West Auckland.

I am passionate about ensuring we provide a high quality service to our patients, and that we work innovatively as a team to support the needs and wishes of our patients and families. Working across Hospice West Auckland and Waitakere Hospital gives me the opportunity to provide continuity of care for our patients that is so essential to their well-being.

I’m proud to lead the finance team here at Hospice West Auckland, supporting the incredible work the organisation provides to our community. As the CFO, the main focus of my role is ensuring the long-term financial health and stability of the organisation.

I'm a Chartered Accountant with extensive financial management and non-profit finance experience. One of my key passions is leveraging technology to enhance our operations by establishing robust systems and processes. This enables us to operate with the highest level of financial integrity, make informed, data-driven decisions, and ensure optimal use of our precious resources.

When the weekend comes, you’ll find me spending time with my wife and two kids, either at one of our local beaches or going off-grid in the Far North.

I am an experienced HR professional with industry experience in health, retail, finance and education.

I am so proud of the work Hospice does - the vital service we provide to the people of West Auckland, and the talented and committed staff and volunteers who make up our team. I am particularly interested in positive leadership culture and how leaders can impact staff satisfaction, productivity, innovation and retention. My goal is to ensure that Hospice West Auckland remains a great place for skilled professionals to work and develop their careers, supported by positive people strategies.

On a personal level, I love the beach, the garden and being out in the sunshine. I feel fortunate to live in the West and work for an organisation that supports this community in so many ways.

My career includes a background in occupational therapy and almost ten years’ experience working in the local health sector.

I have always had an interest in providing holistic care to patients, whanau and the community, and this embodies the philosophy of Hospice, where we use multi disciplines to provide the best quality holistic care. As GM Psychosocial Services, I lead the Social Care team who together provide for the social, psychological and emotional needs of Hospice patients and their loved ones. I love our approach of looking at everything that impacts on a patient and their journey, not just their physical needs. Being able to identify and meet each individual’s unique needs to improve their quality of life is incredibly rewarding.

I have been a keen football player and have been involved in our local football club for many years, and I also love hiking and swimming in beautiful West Auckland.

I am an experienced health manager and registered nurse with an interest in compassion and its centrality to the caring relationship between patients and their professional carers.

My goal is to support our community team to deliver the best palliative care 24/7, and support other providers to do so, so that patients receive the compassionate care they need to live every moment of their palliative journey. My commitment is to provide care that meets the individual and collective needs of patients, their whānau and carers, and the West Auckland Community.

I am a Registered Nurse who draws on skills developed over 35 years in the health industry to ensure Hospice West Auckland delivers quality services without compromising the health and safety of staff and service users.

I ensure Hospice West Auckland meets our legislative and regulatory requirements, especially in the delivery of health services. This includes drawing on the wealth of talent we have with our staff to find practice working solutions to health and safety matters.

Outside of work, I love to spend my time in ‘anyone's’ vegetable garden, foraging for and preserving food for distribution through community pantries.

Ko Tīkawe te maunga
Ko Waiāriki te awa
Ko Māmari te waka
Ko Ngāti Kahu te iwi
Ko Ngāti Rehia te hapū
Ko Puhi o te waka te whare tūpuna
Ko Waitāruke te marae
Ko Te Au Kiwa te tangata
No Waimahana ahau

I joined the HWA whānau in 2023, bringing 13 years of experience in allied health and private practice management. Initially recruited as Learning and Development Advisor, I was promoted to the Kaiārahi role in Matariki 2024. In this leadership position, I am responsible for providing strategic guidance and ensuring that our services are delivered equitably and in a culturally safe manner, with a particular focus on Māori communities.

I hold a Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, and take pride in having strong communication skills, unwavering commitment, and deep passion for the community I grew up in. As a proud Māori, I am dedicated to ensuring that my community is represented, consulted, and valued, especially in the realm of palliative care. I am grateful to be part of an organisation that is so dedicated to its purpose of making a meaningful impact on its community.