Pania Coote

Experience

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  Southland District Health Board

  May 1997 - May 2011

  Maori Health Manager - Kaiwhakahaere

  * Oversee the day to day operations of the Māori Health Unit - Te Huinga Tahi * Leading Māori Health initiatives across the Southland region* Project Management* Policy development and implementation

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  Southern District Health Board (New Zealand)

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2018

  Executive Director Maori Health - Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Maori

  Descendant of Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kauwhata and Ngāti Porou.I have been working at Southern DHB for nearly eight years within various management leadership roles, including Acting Executive Director Māori Health. I am responsible for the development, implementation and ultimate achievement of Māori Health strategies and service delivery across the Southern district. I have a background in health, social and education, with a Masters in Social Welfare through the University of Otago. I also have a range of interests including research, workforce development, addressing the causes of inequality and reducing health disparities. Building on over 20 years’ experience in the health arena, I strive to improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the people that I serve. Show less

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  AwhiMai Consultancy

  Nov 2018 - now

  Director of AwhiMai Consultancy (Maori Health and Strategy)

  BUSINESS SUMMARYAwhiMai Consultancy Limited is a New Zealand based consultancy business. We deliver value added consultancy services in the areas of Māori Health, Strategy & Evaluation. We specialise in strategic planning and implementation, programme and policy development, business change and we also offer comprehensive advice on achieving equitable outcomes for Māori (indigenous population groups). A key component of our work is undertaking reviews and providing value-added insights and implementable solutions. AwhiMai Consultancy brings together a wide range of experts and leaders. For more information about our work email: AwhiMai.Consultancy@gmail.com EXPERTISEPania Coote has extensive experience in management and executive roles that have focused on building Māori capacity and capabilities, service development, quality improvements, change management, engagement, policy and research. In addition, she has over 20 years of experience working at all levels of the health system. With a Masters in Social Work and Community Development from the Otago University, Pania is well-versed in best practices and addressing health inequities. Show less

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  Department of Internal Affairs (NZ)

  Dec 2021 - now

  Head of Maori Report / Policy & Research