Whetumarama Parore
Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahu. Marama has worked in the New Zealand health sector for over 30 years in a range of organisations such as the Central Regional Health Authority, Health Funding Authority and Plunket.
Marama is currently the Director Maaori Health for Kaahui Tuitui Taangata – TAS. Marama has worked in roles as the General Manager, Maaori Health and Access & Optimal Use for PHARMAC and Pou Ahorangi – CEO for Te Rau Matatini, the National Maaori Mental Health and Addiction workforce.
Marama was Director of Maaori Health in Healthcare NZ where the focus was on Advancing Equity across Healthcare NZ to support and enhance whaanau Maaori well-being. Marama is a member of Te Roopu – the Maaori Advisory Group for Health, Quality, Safety Commission.
