Our team

With a profound focus on Te Tiriti principles, Jess is dedicated to supporting and facilitating the delivery of timely and equitable care to whānau within primary care. Her background encompasses, practical implementation of the healthcare home model, coupled with extensive expertise in PHO management and operations. Based in Tai Tokerau, Jess is enthusiastic about infusing her infectious energy into the mahi here at Collaborative Aotearoa. Her invaluable knowledge, rich experience, and networks within the sector will undoubtedly be instrumental in advancing the organisational objectives.

Koral joined Collaborative Aotearoa as Change Leader on 6^th December 2023.

Koral began her health career as a radiation therapist in Ōtautahi Christchurch then spent a decade managing CanTeen, supporting young people living with cancer. From 2014-2023, Koral was Senior Project Facilitator and Programme Manager for Canterbury Clinical Network (CCN) where she drove work across rural, pharmacy and population health arenas. She is enthusiastic about her identity as Tangata Tiriti, actively encouraging others to uphold our collective commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  Koral is passionate about relationship development, continuous learning, advocacy and building health around our communities.

Koral lives in Ōtautahi Christchurch with her husband and son. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, DIY, learning new skills, cooking, reading, coffees with friends and is also a beekeeper.

Marama is a lifelong project and event organiser, recently joining the health sector with a passion for improving well-being in our communities. She has lent her expertise as a consultant for GPNZ, Pegasus Health, and Waitaha Primary Health, and most recently served as the Kaihautū / Māori Health Advisor for Waitaha Primary Health in Ōtautahi.

With nearly 20 years of experience as a kaiako and education leader, Marama brings a wealth of knowledge about how health and well-being impact whānau and the wider community. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning, along with a postgraduate degree specialising in te reo Māori and Bilingual Education.

Marama resides in Ōtautahi with her wife and takes great pride in being a nan to their beloved mokopuna. An avid gardener, she enjoys growing kai for her whānau, viewing this as a meaningful expression of Tino Rangatiratanga and her commitment to self-determination.

In her role, Marama manages projects and coordinates events, and she is particularly excited about the upcoming 2025 Conference, where she looks forward to fostering connections and inspiring collaboration across our health networks

Based in Wellington, Ny has a diverse background in Quality Accreditation, Primary Care, and Design.

As a first-generation Cambodian-Kiwi, she grew up with her family’s experience of surviving the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, shaping her deep understanding of resilience, wholeness, and wellbeing. Passionate about building connections, she empowers others with the tools and knowledge to overcome challenges and provide high-quality healthcare to their communities.

With experience in both General Practice and PHOs, Ny brings a creative edge to supporting Telehealth and promoting diversity in Primary Care. She is committed to enabling equitable access and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care for all New Zealanders.