Angela Pirika-Cathro (She/Her/Hine) Email & Phone Number

New Zealand

New Zealand

In this role, I led and managed a team to ensure they meet their objectives, with a strong focus on Māori health equity, engagement and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. In addition, I oversaw the work programme to implement Te Whaioranga (Māori responsiveness strategy) across the organisation and provide direction and advice to staff engaged in delivering Te Whaioranga strategy and supporting capability building. Furthermore, I led the provision of advice to inform policy, Māori capability frameworks in line with Te Arawhiti guidelines and reporting to the Board and executive team.My role was focused on engagement, business planning, management, strategy development, coordination and reporting.

New Zealand

In this role, I was accountable for leading a project to review and refresh Pharmac’s Māori Strategy – Te Whaioranga. In that regard, I developed the four-year project plan to implement Te Whaioranga Strategy and ensured that the plan was in line with the updated organisation strategy and changes to the Health and Disability system. I also developed and delivered progress reports, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences. Moreover, I provided leadership, advice and support to the Chief Advisor Māori and Senior Leadership Team.

My role as a Pharmaceutical Project Implementation Lead entailed delivering projects and communicating brand changes to the health system, clinical health networks and ultimately consumers. Aside from writing change and implementation plans for brand changes supporting funding transitions, I prepared communications to support brand changes including content, letters and scripts. Additionally, I managed procurement of services, quoting, pricing and contracts management. I also led engagement with smoking cessation advocacy groups and supported engagement with the Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health.

As a Coordinator, I was responsible for supporting external Māori engagement and coordinated the detailed action plan and reports that progresses the Māori Responsiveness Strategy aims. I also supported engagement and events with whānau ora collectives and Māori health professional groups. In order to ensure that activities were well coordinated and any issues were addressed early, I provided effective communications with my team and other business units. Furthermore, I contributed to cultural advice and support for all Pharmac staff and events. With technical confidence and meticulous attention to detail, I prepared Board reports, presentations, correspondence, minutes and contracts. Aside from the above-mentioned duties, I supported policy development and managed budget spend.

It was my duty as a Māori Health Programmes Assistant to support the Māori Health Team in the delivery of national Māori health promotion on marae and at key Māori events. In that regard, I coordinated and contributed to culturally appropriate programmes, events and activities. I also made travel arrangements and managed administrative processes and budget spend. Leveraging my strong communication skills, I liaised closely with clinical professionals and health promotion partners.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

As a Senior Receptionist, I was responsible for coordinating the activities of the reception team and ensuring all visitors were appropriately attended to. Additionally, I ensured that all mail and phone calls were handled in a courteous and professional manner. I also liaised with suppliers to affect the ordering and distribution of items required by the department. Moreover, I ensured records were kept properly so that they could be easily retrieved when needed by relevant personnel.

Wellington, New Zealand

Education record

Leadership For Māori In Public Health