New Zealand Health Group came together in July for our annual Kaimahi Awards. This occasion acknowledges, honours and celebrates outstanding people in our organisation who went above and beyond in their roles, demonstrating excellence, leadership, and commitment in their mahi.
“It is important to note that these finalists and winners were nominated by their colleagues – the people they work with every day – which makes the achievements particularly special,” said Mike Peters, New Zealand Health Group CEO. “Through dedication to their mahi, these people are supporting great outcomes for our kiritaki and making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities.”
There are five categories for our annual Kaimahi Awards. Three of these are for people showing exemplary commitment and alignment with our organisational values: Kai Whakaute (we act with care, respect and empathy), Kai Huhuatanga (we strive for excellence and quality) and Kai Whanaungatanga (we act in partnership). Along with our values awards, we recognise outstanding achievement in promoting and leading Health and Safety, and we acknowledge overall excellence with our CEO Award.
Congratulations to all our finalists and winners in the 2025 Kaimahi Awards.
Health and Safety Award
Winner: Nemane Thompson – Vehicle Fleet Manager (NZHG)
Finalists: Kanwal Singh – Service Delivery Manager/Community Connector (NZCL), Gwendolynn Johnson – Senior Registered Nurse (HCNZ), Leanne Miller – Clinical Team Leader (Work Solutions)
Kai Huhuatanga Award
Winner: Angelina Coleman – Health Advisor/Registered Nurse (NZCL)
Finalists: Senerita Pateli – Bookings Consultant (Geneva Staffing), Grant Laubscher – Team Leader, Cloud and Connectivity (NZHG),
Ronesh Ram (HealthCare NZ)
Kai Whakaute Award
Winner: Wendy Grant – Service Delivery Manager (NZCL)
Finalists: Kit Poelima – Payroll Team Leader (NZHG), Carleen Broughton – Relationship Manager (HealthCare NZ), Donna Achmadi – Specialist Services Manager (Explore)
Kai Whanaungatanga Award
Winner: Tom Woodman – Partner Manager (Geneva)
Finalists: Teresa Hughes – Rostering Coordinator (NZCL), Richard Sissingh – Operations Manager (Geneva Deaf & Disability), Kathleen Mua – CSW (NZCL)
CEO Award
Winner: Glen Street – Payroll Team Leader (HealthCare NZ)
Finalists Emma Park – Customer Support and After Hours Service Manager (Geneva), Kerri Thorpe – Regional Manager (NZCL), Marcus Hutching (HealthCare NZ)
