Guiding Our Vision for Community Wellbeing

Our Leadership Team

Since 2018, Te Kāika has been transforming healthcare delivery in the Otago region through our commitment to accessible, culturally responsive services.

Our leadership team brings together diverse expertise and deep cultural understanding to guide our mission of providing comprehensive health and social services that empower whānau to thrive.

About Us
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Our Departmental Leadership Team

Social Services

Chase Reihana Haley
Social Services Team Lead
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Mata Samuela
Social Services Team Lead
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Wendy Herbert
Lead - Social Practice
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Primary Care

Paige Hughes
Practice Manager - Queenstown
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Sarah McLew
Practice Manager - Dunedin
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AOD & Mental Health

Kevin Pearce
Senior AOD Counsellor/Clinical Lead
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 Integration & Outreach Services

Pelu Taele-Pavihi
Lead - Community & Public Health
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Sarah Scanlan
Practice Manager - Dental
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Shared Services – Team Leads

Dale Williams
Lead – People & Capability
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Faiumu Taele-Pavihi
Lead Administrator – People & Capability
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Kaya Dewes
Lead – Operations & Administration
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Madeleine Teitge
Lead – Finance & Administration
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