• Jamie Duncan Group Director Operations (GDO) Hospital and Specialist Services

  • Scott Ambridge Executive Director for Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Services (MHAIDS)

  • Sarah Jackson Interim Chief Medical Officer

    Sarah is a Consultant Anaesthetist, specialising in Neuroanaesthesia and was previously the Director, Clinical Excellence.

    Sarah is passionate about making a significant difference to the quality of care for the people we serve. Her clinical and professional leadership, and expertise in patient safety, clinical audit and research, have been influential in establishing the Centre of Clinical Excellence. As Interim CMO she continues to work to improve care across the district, to ensure that all patients have equitable access to the healthcare that they need.
  • Jennifer de Ridder Interim Chief Allied Professions Officer

  • Claire Jennings Acting Chief Nursing Officer

  • Paul Oxnam Executive Clinical Director for Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Services (MHAIDS)

    Paul works collaboratively with the Executive Director for MHAIDS to enhance Mental Health and Addiction services across Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley.

    Paul is a practising Clinical Psychologist who has held various clinical and leadership responsibilities throughout his career and is well-accustomed to leading services in a clinical-management partnership model. He is passionate about the design of evidence-based systems of care that foster multidisciplinary collaboration and a values-guided approach to rehabilitation.
  • Helen Mexted Director Communications & Engagement

    Helen manages communications for our staff, stakeholders, partners and providers and our community in the Capital, Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa areas. She is passionate about providing clear and easy access to information our staff and communities need, and highlighting the great work our healthcare team do every day to provide professional care and support for our community.
  • Roger Palairet Acting Director Facilities & Business Services and Chief Legal Officer

  • Judith Parkinson Acting Executive Director Finance

Last updated 8 February 2024.