Meet Our People

Our leadership team at Te Roopu Taurima is dedicated to delivering compassionate and culturally aligned care for tāngata. Meet the key people who guide our organisation.

Our Board

Manu Sione Karen Coutts

Manu Sione (Tiamana) Karen Coutts (Deputy Tiamana)

Bill Karatiana Ebony Duff

William (Bill) Karaitiana Ebony Duff

Jason Alexander Alex Kemp

Jason Alexander Alexandra Kemp

Senior Management Team

Karen Smith – Mana Whakahaere/CEO

Winiata Brown – Chief Operating Officer

Kimberly Chalmers – Head of Quality, Risk and Assurance

Ani Petera – National Pou Tikanga Advisor

Ken Gibb – Interim CFO

Roopu Kahui

Our kaumatua (elders) and whaea guide our kaimahi (staff) and tāngata, ensuring Tikanga Māori is followed throughout the organisation across dedicated rohe. They provide spiritual and cultural support to help them feel secure and culturally connected.

Whaea Kaanga Skipper – National
Ani Petera – National
Winiata Whare – Waikato/Waitaha
Monty Hune – Tāmaki Makaurau
Wikiriwhi Hetaraka – Te Tai Tokerau
Te Mihinga Laurie Henry – Waikato

Area Managers

Alaisa Herewini – Te Tai Tokerau
Jo Tito – Tāmaki Te Tai Tonga
Olivia Hagglund – Tāmaki Te Tai Uru
Louise Maika – Tāmaki Te Tai Whanga
Belinda Lake – Waikato
Keri Waretini – Waitaha
Robyn Atkinson– Community Services Manager