Kairuruku Whakangungu me te Ahurea
(Training and Cultural Coordinator)
Julie Robb O'Connell
Kia ora koutou,
Nō uri āhau, Kō Ngāpuhi, rātou Kō Te Arawa, Kō Maniapoto ngā iwi
Kō Ngāti Wharara, rātou Kō Ngāti Korokoro, Kō Ngāti Whakaue, Kō Ngāti Paemate ngā hapū
Nō Papaioea āhau.
Ko Julie Robb-O’Connell tōku ingoa.
Kia ora I’m Julie and hail from around the motu. The Hokianga in the far north, Rotorua and Waikato, and I reside in the Palmerston North area with my whānau. I am a māmā of 5 and a partner of 26 years.
I have a background in Midwifery, health care, tertiary education and kaitiakitanga / bicultural professional supervision. I have been providing support while working within the Manawatū area, and in communities for the last 18 years.
At Te Amo Atawhai I am privileged to be the Kairuruku Whakangungu me te Ahurea (Training and Cultural Coordinator) and providing a Te Ao Māori worldview, in upholding our Te Tiriti obligations as health care service providers to Māori and all people.
Mauri Ora.
Kairuruku Rauemi
(Resource Coordinator)
LaToya Kaipo
Ko kohukohunui te māunga
Ko Whakatiwai te awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Ngati Paoa tōku iwi
Ko Wharekawa tōku marae
Kei te noho au ki Tāmaki Makaurau
Ko LaToya Kaipo tōku ingoa
Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa.
Kia ora! My name is LaToya, also known as Toya. I am a Kairuruku Rauemi here at Te Amo Atawhai. With 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, I value organisation, targets, and team success. Now, I embark on a Pasifika and Māori-centric healthcare journey to contribute to those in need.
Passionate about helping others, I discovered my calling in healthcare over a year ago. By embracing a Māori-centric approach, it will allow me to connect with and support my people.
Upholding our mana is key; it encompasses personal power, integrity, and the worth of all people. As Kairuruku Rauemi, I'll integrate cultural competence, respect, and awareness into our practices at Te Amo Atawhai, where we’ll create an inclusive space honouring Māori values and customs. This leads to improved health outcomes and overall well-being.
My commitment is to provide culturally appropriate care within a Māori-centric framework. With a genuine desire to help, experience, and dedication, I'm honoured to be a part of Te Amo Atawhai. Together, we'll make a positive impact.
Kairuruku Rauemi
(Resource Coordinator)
Jamie Stafford
Ko Mt Ruapehu te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko tainui te waka
Ko Ngati Manipoto toku iwi
Ko Kaitupeka toku marae
Kei te noho au ki kirikiriroa
Ko Jamie Stafford toku ingoa
No reira, Tena koutou katoa
Kia ora, I am Jamie and I reside in Kirikiriroa and whakapapa to the King Country region and the Far North. I am a proud parent of 3 amazing tamariki.
I have held several positions in the past, mostly in administration, as a CRS representative, and most recently in support work. My desire to advance in the healthcare industry was sparked by my passion for support work. My goal is to assist individuals in leading comfortable and fulfilling lives.
I enjoy my role as Kairuruku Rauemi because it offers me the chance to help and participate with my people in a fresh way, while adopting a Māori-centric perspective. I promise to remain devoted to delivering exceptional mahi that is culturally sensitive and aligns with our goals. Kia ora
Kairuruku Rauemi
(Resource Coordinator)
Levana Cooper
Tena Koutou Katoa
Ko Taniwaka Te Maunga
Ko Tukituki Te Awa
Ko Takitimu Toku Waka
Ko Ngati Kahungunu Toku Iwi
No Heretaunga Ahau
Ko Cooper Toku Whanau
Ko Levana Toku Ingoa
Kia Ora, my name is Levana, known as Vana.
I am very excited to be part of the team at Te Amo Atawhai as Kairuruku Rauemi. I have had 3 years experience in the health sector starting in support work through a DHB/Te Whatu Ora agency providing personal cares and home help to those that are in need of assistance. I then moved in a service administrator role with an ACC provider that helps Kiritaki rehabilitate after an injury.
These roles combined gave me some great foundational skills for my position as Kairuruku Rauemi here at Te Amo Atawhai.
I am a mother of 2 beautiful children. I enjoy spending time with my children, friends and whānau, travelling and assisting others when I can.
Kaiwhakahaere Tangata me te Ahurea
(People and Culture Administrator)
Kylie Moana
Ko Hikurangi te maunga
Ko Waiapu te awa
Ko Horouta te waka
Ko Ngati Porou te iwi
Ko Tuatini te marae
My name is Kylie, and I am a People and Culture Administrator with Te Amo Atawhai.
I have come from the beauty industry, where my job was all about helping kiritaki/clients reach their skin health goals and feeling confident in their own skin.
Now having the privilege of being a part of a Māori whānau owned and operated company that helps our kiritaki on their journey back to independence and catering to all their needs along the way with exceptional in-home cares.
Kaiwhakahaere Tangata me te Ahurea
(People and Culture Administrator)
Journey Hihi
Kia ora ra! Kō wai tenei?
He uri tenei nō te Tairawhiti, I am a born and bred Gizzy gal!
Ko Ahititi te Maunga
Ko Wairere te Awa
Ko Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki te Iwi
Ko Waihirere te Haukainga
Ko Journey Hihi e mihi atu nei
Tihei Mauri Ora!
My name is Journey Hihi, I am a Kaiwhakahaere Tangata me te Ahurea (People and Culture Administrator) with Te Amo Atawhai.
I hail from Gisborne and have resided here in Te-Matau-a-Māui for a little over a year now.
I grew up in Kohanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori and began bilingual learning in high school, and have recently come out of Kohanga Reo as a Kaimahi.
Te Amo Atawhai captivated me purely by their passion in supporting our community all around the motu, while upholding culturally based principles.
Outside of mahi you are highly likely to find me at BFT Hastings, or outdoors with my whanau and friends.
Mauri ora!
Call today to discuss how we can help you
0800 1 TE AMO (0800 183 266)
