Nau mai haere mai
ki te Kaitiaki Hauora
o Waiheke
Welcome to the Waiheke Health Trust
Healthcare, by locals, for locals - driven by community, not by profit. We have been supporting the Waiheke community, with specialist health expertise, since 1991, guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
From the first heartbeat to the final breath – we are here for you and your whānau!
Doctors, Nurse Practitioners,
Paramedics and Nurses
Kirsten Sloan
Well Child Tamariki Ora Nurse As a Well Child Tamariki Ora nurse, I love building relationships with families and watching their children grow. Supporting and empowering parents with knowledge and tools to nurture their children's development is incredibly rewarding. Journeying with families from their baby's six-week check until age five, and often beyond as whānau expand is special. With over 20 years as a pediatrics nurse, I listen to parents' needs, relieve anxieties, and provide practical support. Monitoring holistic development while connecting families to specialist services creates meaningful impact. Blending clinical expertise with cultural engagement to improve children's lives on Waiheke is a privilege.
Janet Marsden
Specialist Community Nurse I've been a district nurse for 25+ years and still love it! The connection with clients and their families is a highlight, as is collaborating toward shared goals, whether wound healing, palliative care, or diabetic management education. Working alongside my district nurse colleagues and our multidisciplinary team to find solutions, so clients can stay safely at home, is incredibly satisfying. While we handle complex nursing care requiring specialised skills, what's most rewarding is empowering clients to self-manage their care with our guidance and support, enabling them to maintain independence and successfully stay in their homes.
Dawn Lee
Specialist Community Nurse I've spent most of my nursing career in hospital settings across a range of specialist roles. Having worked for many years in pain and palliative care, I've developed strong communication and advocacy skills in these areas. I deeply value supporting clients and whānau through this important stage of their life journey. I enjoy working in partnership with my clients, my remarkable colleagues, and the wider allied health team, to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care. Working with clients and whānau, within the Waiheke community, is a privilege and professionally so rewarding that I wish I’d moved into primary health much earlier!
Catriona Foster
Specialist Community Nurse I'm passionate about caring for clients in their own homes, where you see the true picture of someone's life - how they're coping, what support they have, and what they need to heal and thrive. Being welcomed into someone's home to care for both the patient and their whānau is a genuine privilege. My specialty is palliative care: supporting and educating families to care for loved ones through life-limiting illness. There's deep satisfaction in helping someone remain in familiar surroundings during vulnerable times. I work with an exceptional, professional team who share this passion for compassionate, home-based care.
Ellen Sumpter
Specialist Community NurseI love district nursing's diversity because it demands knowledge, kindness, intuition, and flexibility. After completing further wound care studies, we're seeing fantastic results for patients. I enjoy collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure patients receive consistent, clearly explained care. It is humbling to see people's appreciation of us during such vulnerable times. Contributing to their wellbeing is such a privilege. Working alongside the wider WHT team, we want our visits to add real value, mobilising other health professionals when needed, to deliver the comprehensive, quality care our community deserves.
Erica Wright
Nurse Practitioner I work alongside an incredible team encompassing administrators, nurses, doctors, and multidisciplinary professionals, all are dedicated to caring for our patients. Finding innovative solutions to complex problems is my passion, something impossible without the talented people around me. I specialise in older people's health, where complexity is the norm: multiple long-term conditions, like diabetes, require balancing physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cultural, and financial needs within the context of whānau and community support and all on an island! It's challenging work, but that's exactly what drives me. Meeting these intricate healthcare needs with creativity and compassion is deeply rewarding. Challenge accepted!
Geoff Martin
Extended Care Paramedic I love practicing interdisciplinary medicine with my colleagues. Conversing with fellow practitioners ensures treating our patients with a better approach. Our GPs, Nurse Practitioner and nurses’ knowledge is vast and they are extremely generous with sharing this. I'm particularly skilled in triaging and treating life-threatening conditions: anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, heart attacks, shortness of breath, and severe bleeding. These skills complement those of my fellow healthcare practitioners in offering the best service to our patients.
Barbara Sangster
Practice NurseThroughout my career, I've worked across numerous specialties, but wound care has become a true passion. There's something deeply satisfying about watching the healing progress unfold. As a practice nurse, I draw on all the skills I've gained over the years to deliver comprehensive, personalised care. I believe laughter and humour are powerful tools in healthcare, so I always try to bring a smile to my patients' faces while providing the expert attention they need and deserve.
Dr Zoe Douglass
General Practitioner Working as a GP on Waiheke means being part of the fabulous Waiheke Health Trust team, connecting deeply with our wonderful island community and experiencing incredible variety in my work. I'm passionate about holistic care and building meaningful relationships with patients and their whānau, taking time to understand their whole story. I love all aspects of general practice but have specialist qualifications in wāhine/women's health and lifestyle medicine. Being able to support women through all life stages and help patients make sustainable lifestyle changes that improve their wellbeing brings me immense satisfaction.
Dr Dawn Davis
I love the variety of patients and health conditions I see every day. Complex health conditions and procedures are where I really thrive. As a GP, I enjoy the diagnostic challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across all areas of general practice. I have particular expertise in skin lesion assessment and removal, including moles, which allows me to provide comprehensive dermatological care right here on Waiheke. My surgical skills enable me to perform minor procedures in-house, saving patients the inconvenience of traveling off-island. Building long-term relationships with patients while offering this breadth of care is incredibly rewarding.
General Practitioner
Dr Amy Nunn
General Practitioner I moved from the UK to New Zealand to be near my sister, Dr Zoe Douglass, and am delighted to be able to work alongside her. I love being a GP and I'm passionate about proactive, lifestyle medicine and women's health. I'm a Wānaka resident and enthusiastic outdoor adventurer, so I love my visits to Waiheke as they not only give me the opportunity to see my telehealth patients in person, but also to enjoy the island lifestyle with my sister.
Gilian Graham
Practice Nurse Healthcare in a rural community, like Waiheke, is super special. I love the teamwork between our staff and the people we are caring for. I'm a 'Gil of all trades' having worked in many acute areas across multiple hospitals. My special loves are emergency, rehab, and preventative care. My guiding approach to healthcare is ensuring autonomy and dignity for our patients.
Analia Crespo
Health Care Assistant I've been working for Waiheke Health Trust for almost a decade, and it's been truly beautiful having the opportunity to support our community and health professionals. I started my career here as a home support worker, and I'm proud to have grown into my current role as a healthcare assistant. This journey has allowed me to build on skills I'm passionate about: attentive listening, being consciously present with those I care for, and maintaining strong attention to detail. Every day brings opportunities to make a real difference in people's lives, and I value the trust our community places in me and our dedicated team.
Elaine Smart
Well Child Tamariki Ora Nurse I’ve always wanted to work in the community I grew up in so that I can give back to our special little community, so it is a joy and a privilege building connections with island whānau. Watching Waiheke tamariki grow and develop, and being able to provide guidance, reassurance and support during such an important stage of life is especially wonderful. I try to communicate in a supportive and non-judgmental way to create a safe environment where parents feel heard and supported and find ways to wrap care around whānau within our community every day.
Samantha Voss
Practice Nurse I love that my job allows me to make a difference in a close-knit community. Working in a small practice on an island enables me to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, as I'm truly caring for people across all stages of their lives. The environment is also a huge part of why I love my job. Waiheke offers a slower pace of life, beautiful surroundings, and a strong sense of community. I have an interest in care for patients with Diabetes and respiratory conditions like Asthma and COPD and hope that my work with these patients allows them to better enjoy their lives on our beautiful island. Working in rural healthcare has also given me the opportunity to enhance my skills in acute care, which I am enjoying.
Healthcare Practitioners
Rozanne Gold
I deeply value the privilege people afford me by sharing the most vulnerable and emotionally painful aspects of their lives. Promoting wellbeing without discrimination is central to my social work practice. Supporting people through life's challenges is profoundly fulfilling, I'm honoured they let me in. Actively listening is crucial because when people feel heard, they feel validated. I don't see deficits that define them, I'm curious about their strengths, skills, and capacities. We work together to identify these assets to overcome present challenges. It's not about ignoring problems but recognising and building upon their inherent strengths.
Social Worker, Health Improvement Practitioner
Dr Stephanie Cox
There's no greater joy than holding a hemiplegic hand, walking alongside gradual loss of movement, sharing the frustration of painstaking rehabilitation, the grief of disease and disability, the strength of persistence, and celebrating wins with whānau and friends. I'm part of a Waiheke Health Trust team where disability, disease, and death can be beautiful - things society often hides or turns from. Being welcomed into this space is such a taonga. I'm passionate about making our world accessible and ensuring elders thrive through housing modifications, assistive equipment, and rehabilitation. My PhD critiqued housing policy, and I advocate for change via our Local Board, community connections, and as a board member of the Waiheke Community Housing Trust.
Community Services Coordinator, Occupational Therapist
Sam Buchanan
SonographerI love the diverse role that ultrasound offers, every day is different. Meeting different people and providing diagnostic information that leads to better health outcomes, is incredibly rewarding. Capturing quality images and providing the diagnostic information needed brings me real satisfaction. I specialise in general, musculoskeletal, and obstetric ultrasounds. The people of Waiheke have been so welcoming, and I still hear daily how thankful they are for ultrasound services on the island. Waiheke Health Trust is a wonderful place to work, my colleagues and manager create a truly supportive highly effective environment.
Summer Elvy
Occupational Therapist I love supporting people to stay independent and safe in their own homes for as long as possible. Working in the community means seeing people in their environment and tailoring solutions that fit their lives, not just their diagnoses. Building relationships, listening to stories, and helping maintain dignity, confidence, and quality of life is rewarding. No two workdays are the same. I specialise in community-based occupational therapy with older adults, focusing on practical interventions that make everyday life easier and safer. I enjoy problem-solving collaboratively with clients, whānau, and health professionals to find functional, culturally respectful solutions.
Asha Boswell
Radiographer I particularly value providing X-ray services locally on the motu, with our modern X-ray machine it saves patients travelling into the city. With years of experience in international hospital settings, I understand the importance of image quality, accuracy, and efficiency. My focus is consistently delivering clear, reliable imaging that enables off-site radiologists to make accurate diagnoses, ensuring our patients receive appropriate, timely care, all while our patients remain in our lovely community. I enjoy meeting diverse people and knowing my X-rays significantly impact their care pathway and the speed of their recovery.
Jacki Thomson
I love my role as a health coach as it gives people the space, information and encouragement to change their lives for the better. Although I focus predominantly on small practical tweaks to their lifestyle, often the results go beyond physical outcomes - resulting in greater feelings of confidence, control and positivity. I genuinely like people and am interested in their lives and the challenges that they face. I am non-judgmental and understand that each person is an individual and needs an individual approach. Although some need education or accountability, most people just need a listening ear and time to work out how to implement positive changes.
Health Coach Home Support Services
Franco
Community Support WorkerBeing able to help and support people every day is what gets me up in the morning, especially seeing improvement as I accompany them on their wellbeing journey. I pride myself on being empathetic, a good listener, and patient, which helps me truly connect with those I care for. Staying calm in any situation means I can respond effectively and provide the support people need.
Angie
I'm loving working at Waiheke Health Trust and enjoy visiting clients and supporting their recovery. Meeting so many amazing people has been heartening, I admire their courage and dignity. It's an honour to support people regaining or maintaining independence, something that could happen to any of us. With 30 years in the health sector, including the area of mental health, I bring substantial experience. I value neurodiversity and person-centred approaches and respect the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Being naturally empathetic and using these tools makes me effective while respecting all cultural diversity.
Community Support Worker 
Sulu
Community Support Worker 
I love supporting Waiheke people to remain in their own homes. Providing high-quality care with a friendly smile, backed by professional experience and our multidisciplinary care team, brings me real satisfaction. With over 20 years as a support worker, I assist clients professionally using their individual care plans, helping with all aspects of daily living with patience and kindness. Supporting their independence and community engagement is central to what I do, as is encouraging them to remain as independent as possible. It’s truly a fantastic job.
I love connecting with people on a personal level in our community and hearing their life stories. Using my skills and knowledge to help them regain independence brings me real satisfaction. Being part of such a wonderful team is incredibly rewarding. I pride myself on being punctual, friendly, and caring. I’m patient and love to try different approaches to achieve positive outcomes, always respecting a patient’s dignity and individual needs throughout the process.
Community Support Worker
Anna
Suzanne
Community Support Worker Each day brings new opportunities to engage with clients from various backgrounds. Being welcomed into people's homes to help them is a privilege, and making a positive impact, even in small ways, is rewarding. Everyone deserves dignity and respect, so fostering this is an honour. I pride myself on providing empathetic care, healthy meals, a clean home, and a genuine sense of being cared for.
Imre
I enjoy meeting people and helping them achieve their health-related goals. Building relationships with clients and supporting them on their wellness journey is deeply rewarding. Watching someone make progress, whether small steps or major milestones, brings me real satisfaction.
Community Support Worker 
I enjoy being part of a team that supports people to remain living independently in their own homes. The variety of tasks keeps things interesting, and I love being out and about working in the community. Knowing that my work helps someone maintain their independence and quality of life at home is truly rewarding and meaningful to me.
Annette
Community Support Worker
Annie
Community Support WorkerI'm loving working at Waiheke Health Trust and enjoy visiting clients and supporting their recovery in every way possible. Meeting so many amazing people has been heartening, I admire their courage and dignity, often in extreme circumstances. It's an honour to support people regaining or maintaining independence, something that could happen to any of us. With 30 years in the health sector, including the area of mental health, I bring substantial experience.
I value neurodiversity and person-centred approaches and respect the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Being naturally empathetic and using these tools makes me effective while respecting all cultural diversity.
Community Support Worker
Myca
Myca has been a valued member of our Home Support Services team since 2022.
Lucy
Community Support Worker I love to bring sunshine and smiles to my clients. It's incredibly rewarding work. I like to think that my specialty is helping people smile and feel just that little bit better, which I believe is such a tonic for people’s wellbeing. I'm passionate about the physical therapy side of care too: guiding exercises, providing massage, leading chair yoga sessions and taking someone for a beach walk. Cooking tasty, nourishing meals for people, when appropriate, brings me huge pleasure as well. Every day offers opportunities to brighten someone's day and support their wellbeing in meaningful ways. Knowing I've made someone smile makes everything worthwhile.
Hanna Benz
Making a positive difference in people's lives drives me and I'm passionate about supporting people to live as independently as possible. Building genuine relationships and connecting with people is something I treasure in this role. Being part of an organisation that the community truly values and appreciates is very special. I come from a family that values service to the Waiheke community so I'm proud to continue that tradition and contribute to the wellbeing of the place we call home.
Home Support Service Manager
Johan
Community Support Worker I love providing support for clients in their homes because they are diverse in their situations, needs and personalities. Their appreciation is both humbling and motivational, ensuring genuine work satisfaction. Collaborating across all of the health services Waiheke Health Trust provides, ensures coordinated, excellent care for our community.
Linda
I love being a part of a great team at Waiheke Health Trust and find my work as a Community Support Worker to be really rewarding. I especially value that we assist clients in maintaining their independence in their own homes and that we help improve their quality of life. I like to treat people how I would wish to be treated and bring a positive, cheerful attitude when visiting clients in their homes. To me, bring respectful and patient are some of the key qualities that I bring when delivering this wonderful service.
Community Support Worker
Gina
What I love most about my work at Waiheke Health Trust is being able to transform small moments of vulnerability into genuine smiles. Simple acts of kindness, though they may seem insignificant, can completely shift someone’s day and emotional state. I also value the sense of community, where we support one another and ensure no one is left without a helping hand. I believe my strength lies in my ability to truly listen and create a safe, supportive space for others. I help people feel heard, understood, and comfortable enough to express their emotions. Providing that moment of emotional release and connection is something I do naturally and with care.
Community Support Worker
Christine
I worked as an auditor in my home country, but have been a Community Support Worker since arriving in New Zealand. While this job is quite different, it is the most rewarding work that I have ever done. In fact, it doesn't feel like a job, it feels like just visiting a family or a friend! It is uplifting to know that you're imparting something to society, and seeing the clients become socially active in the the community and knowing that you've enriched their lives, delights me.
Community Support WorkerManagement and Administration
Jen Glover
Chief Executive What I love most about leading Waiheke Health Trust, is working alongside our exceptional team and helping our island community discover the comprehensive, integrated care available right here, unmatched in the Auckland region! As a music therapist and former allied health lecturer, I've always championed interdisciplinary treatment because collaboration delivers the best outcomes. Leading an organisation where different professions work seamlessly together is truly a dream. Our patients consistently tell us how much they value our streamlined approach, and nothing makes me prouder than showcasing our staff's remarkable skills and the outstanding care they provide to our community every day.
Kim Gibberd
Administrator, Occupational Therapy Assistant I've worked for Waiheke Health Trust for over 13 years, the most rewarding role of my career. I love helping people and thrive on knowing we've made a genuine difference in their lives. As a long-term Waiheke local, I know most people in our community, which creates meaningful connections. Starting in home support services as a support worker in 2013, I've since taken on many roles that have made me versatile and given me knowledge across most areas of the Health Trust. This breadth of experience helps me serve our community better every day.
Catherine Moller
Meeting Waiheke's wonderful, diverse community and visitors as they come in for various needs, questions, and support is rewarding. I take pride in offering a warm, welcoming, yet professional approach to everyone, whether they come through the door or call by phone. People are often at their most vulnerable, so being able to quickly connect them with the appropriate staff or department makes a real difference.
Administrator 
Vicki Howes
Accounts Administrator I truly look forward to working alongside my colleagues, where much laughter and camaraderie is shared daily. I have a genuine passion for ensuring processes are managed efficiently and effectively, because I know it helps our team deliver excellent care. The combination of a supportive, enjoyable work environment and meaningful work makes my role deeply fulfilling and rewarding, which is why I am still working here after 20+ years.
Rachel Anderson
Medical ReceptionistI love working as a medical receptionist in our small community. Being the first point of contact for patients is special and I hope seeing a familiar face makes people feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they arrive. Helping people and working as part of a team brings me real satisfaction. Compassion and empathy matter, not just for patients but for colleagues during stressful times too. Staying organised and calm under pressure is essential in our busy environment, and I take pride in creating a welcoming, efficient experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
Mangaia Fisher
I love my role as administrative lead at Ostend Medical Centre, as it enables me to help patients daily and be part of a supportive, dedicated team at Waiheke Health Trust. I combine strong organizational and leadership skills with a patient-focused approach, clear communication, and a commitment to supporting both my team and the wider Waiheke Health Trust community. It's truly rewarding work.
Administrative Lead 
Suzanne Wells
Medical Receptionist I'm fortunate to work with a supportive team that makes me smile every day! I bring a strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail to everything I do. Staying calm under pressure is one of my strengths. I don't fluster easily, even in challenging situations, which helps me deliver consistent, reliable care to our community.
Kylee Greacen
Medical Receptionist I love my job as a medical receptionist because I get to help people when they need it most, while being part of a supportive healthcare team. I take pride in being a calm, friendly first point of contact for patients, creating that initial welcoming experience matters. Helping people feel supported and comfortable from the moment they arrive or call brings me real satisfaction. It's rewarding to make a difference in someone's healthcare journey.
Rebecca Tomczyk
Practice Coordinator Every day is different at Ostend Medical Centre, and I’m always learning something new. We have a wonderful, supportive team from receptionists right through to our CEO and board. I wear many hats as the practice coordinator, but the role I value most, is supporting my colleagues so they can have the best day possible. I truly believe that when the team feels supported, our patients feel it too.
Board of Trustees
Gaye Tozer
TrusteeWhat I love most is working with such talented and committed trustees and supporting our dedicated staff to meet the health and wellness needs of the Waiheke community. After a long career in the health sector specialising in the management and delivery of a wide range of services, it's incredibly rewarding to contribute my experience in primary care here on the island. Waiheke Health Trust makes such a tangible difference to our community's wellbeing and I'm passionate about ensuring access to exceptional, comprehensive healthcare close to home continues.
Dr Ed Schuck
Board Chair I joined the Board in 2017 to contribute to the sustainability and growth of vital services our Trust staff provide to the Waiheke community. I've developed a profound appreciation for primary healthcare and am enthusiastic about our continued potential. By providing such a vast array of services, we bring collective expertise ensuring people on Waiheke can have most health needs met on the island. As a trustee, I leverage my experience as a professional director and financial economist to ensure long-term capability to deliver excellent services. Being part of an organisation so integral to our community's wellbeing is both a privilege and responsibility.
Dr Neil Harding
Trustee Integrated health services represent best practice, enabling wrap-around care for our community. Being part of developing an integrated health hub for Waiheke, is something I'm passionate about contributing to as a Trustee. As an allied health professional on the island, I bring a unique lens on healthcare outcomes and challenges. Connected to Waiheke since the mid-70s, I've witnessed our evolving landscape and understand what's required now and ahead. Knowing so many islanders, I hope to authentically represent their voices. Waiheke Health Trust plays a critical role so organisational safety are fundamental and a focus for me as a trustee.
Peter Reilly
Trustee After retiring as GM of WISH Trust, I wanted to stay connected to our community and make a positive difference to health outcomes on Waiheke. Being a WHT trustee fulfils this vision. I love working with like-minded people who care deeply about providing the best medical and social services to our unique community. We bring different backgrounds, skill sets, and perspective. I have lived here for almost 30 years with many different hats on and I understand our challenges. I'm a visionary with practical roots, committed to ensuring best-practice healthcare bespoke to Waiheke.
Dr Nancy Carter
TrusteeServing on the board is a privilege, especially supporting our dedicated staff who work so hard to enhance our community's wellbeing. Waiheke is special, and I'm honoured to contribute to this essential work. As a retired GP and medical administrator, I understand the challenges facing health professionals, and how changes in our practice can confuse those seeking services. With healthcare economics becoming increasingly complex, we need diverse skills working together to secure Waiheke's health services for years ahead. My experience helps bridge these worlds, helping to ensure our community receives the care it deserves.
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