Robyn Richardson

Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga

Robyn is a Programme Co-ordinator for Te Rau Puawai Maori Mental Health Workforce Development within the College of Health, Massey University since 2010. The programme was developed by Emeritus Professor Sir Mason Durie in 1999 between Health Workforce New Zealand (formerly Ministry of Health) and Massey University.

 

Robyn became involved in the health sector in 1996 when she joined Enable New Zealand, then Te Runanga o Raukawa as a Mental Health Support Worker followed onto Public Health and the PHO as a Health Promotion Advisor.

 

Manawhenua Hauora as an Iwi representative for Te Runanga o Raukawa

Hapu delegate for Te Runanga o Raukawa

Trustee for Te Roopu Hokowhitu

Trustee of the THINK Hauora Board

Member of the Clinical Board of THINK Hauora

Member of the Te Waiora Board - Foxton

Member of the Mid Central Regional Leadership Group – Enabling Good Lives – System Transformation

Co-opted Member of the Mid Central Consumer Council 

 

Robyn is also of Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Hauiti ki Rata, Te Whanau a Apanui and Ngati Whanaunga ki Hauraki descent.

 

Doctoral Candidate