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Director of Maori Health's appointment widely welcomed
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Whanganui District Health Board has today welcomed their new Director of Maori Health, Gilbert Taurua, with a Powhiri at Te Aohou Marae.
Whanganui DHB staff were joined by a large number of people from other health and social service agencies, including the Wanganui Mayor, Annette Main.
Whanganui DHB chief executive Julie Patterson said she is delighted with Mr Taurua's appointment and the fact he would be returning to his mother's people of Ngati Pamoana.
“Mr Taurua's appointment has been widely welcomed by staff and the wider community,” Mrs Patterson said. “It is a credit to him that he was chosen from a very strong field of applicants.
“This is a key position for our community and I have appreciated the support and guidance we received from Hauora A Iwi during the recruitment process.”
Hauora A Iwi Board Chair Adrian Rurawhe said he too was delighted with Mr Taurua’s appointment.
“In order to improve the health outcomes of our people, it’s critical to have a Maori voice at the executive management level” Mr Rurawhe said.
Mr Taurua has more than 20 years experience working in practice and management positions across the Maori health, justice and social services sectors, and has extensive work experience with Kaupapa Maori Hauora organisations.
After gaining a post graduate degree in Social Work at the University of Canterbury, Mr Taurua forged a strong career which saw him appointed Business Development Manager for the He Oranga Pounamu Charitable Trust, and Southern Regional Manager (2008) and National Maori Manager (2009) for the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand.
Mr Taurua said he looked forward to working alongside Hauora A Iwi and a range of stakeholders within the Whanganui community who are dedicated to advancing Maori health outcomes.
“I’m excited by the challenges that lie ahead,” Mr Tauroa said. “I have a long-held interest in the wellbeing of my people and I see many opportunities for advancing Maori health - including the implications of whanau ora on health policy and service delivery.”
Mr Taurua has moved from Christchurch with his wife and children to take up his new position.
Whanganui DHB staff were joined by a large number of people from other health and social service agencies, including the Wanganui Mayor, Annette Main.
Whanganui DHB chief executive Julie Patterson said she is delighted with Mr Taurua's appointment and the fact he would be returning to his mother's people of Ngati Pamoana.
“Mr Taurua's appointment has been widely welcomed by staff and the wider community,” Mrs Patterson said. “It is a credit to him that he was chosen from a very strong field of applicants.
“This is a key position for our community and I have appreciated the support and guidance we received from Hauora A Iwi during the recruitment process.”
Hauora A Iwi Board Chair Adrian Rurawhe said he too was delighted with Mr Taurua’s appointment.
“In order to improve the health outcomes of our people, it’s critical to have a Maori voice at the executive management level” Mr Rurawhe said.
Mr Taurua has more than 20 years experience working in practice and management positions across the Maori health, justice and social services sectors, and has extensive work experience with Kaupapa Maori Hauora organisations.
After gaining a post graduate degree in Social Work at the University of Canterbury, Mr Taurua forged a strong career which saw him appointed Business Development Manager for the He Oranga Pounamu Charitable Trust, and Southern Regional Manager (2008) and National Maori Manager (2009) for the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand.
Mr Taurua said he looked forward to working alongside Hauora A Iwi and a range of stakeholders within the Whanganui community who are dedicated to advancing Maori health outcomes.
“I’m excited by the challenges that lie ahead,” Mr Tauroa said. “I have a long-held interest in the wellbeing of my people and I see many opportunities for advancing Maori health - including the implications of whanau ora on health policy and service delivery.”
Mr Taurua has moved from Christchurch with his wife and children to take up his new position.
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