Our experienced team provide our Māori and Pasifika nursing and health students with the awhi and manaakitanga on their journey from becoming a student through to finding employment and on to graduation.
The team is available regularly to meet face-to-face or online to support you with your queries. Whether you need assistance with an application or help navigating assignments, get in touch and we can help find a solution.
- Abi Mosbah
Health Workforce Academic Mentor
Abi Mosbah
Health Workforce Academic Mentor
Contact details
Phone: 09 968 7214
Email: abi.mosbah@manukau.ac.nz
Biography
Tena koutou katoa,
My name is Abi Mosbah. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, a Master’s degree in Health Service Management, and three years of studies in midwifery.
I strongly believe in diversity, inclusiveness, and equity. I am thrilled to be a part of MIT as a TAO Health Workforce Academic Mentor.
My dedication is towards improving health outcomes for Māori and Pasifika communities, along with empowering their success through education.
- Ange Sagapolutele
Project Manager of Te Ara Oranga
Ange Sagapolutele
Project Manager of Te Ara Oranga
Contact details
Email: ange.sagapolutele@manukau.ac.nz
Biography
Ngati Maru – Ngati Puu / Sakoca – Fiji
Ange joined MIT in 2018 as part of the leadership team at Manukau campus, before becoming project manager of Te Ara Oranga in 2022. She brings with her a wealth of experience in operational management, team building and working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders. Ange has over 15 years’ experience with the Ministry of Social Development, helping improve the social well-being of New Zealander’s, and pathwaying clients into education and employment opportunities.
From 2017 Ange’s leadership experience has focused around tertiary education in South Auckland. Firstly with Best Pacific Education and then as campus co-ordinator here at MIT. Ange is passionate about empowering her community, to make a significant impact upon the health disparities for Māori and Pasifika.
- Katie McLean
Health Workforce Academic Mentor
Katie McLean
Health Workforce Academic Mentor
Contact details
Phone: 09 968 7267
Email: katherine.mclean@manukau.ac.nz
Biography
Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou. Ko Katie tōku ingoa.
I whakapapa to Ngāi Te Rangi in Tauranga Moana and Clann MacGilleEathain (Clan McLean) in the Scottish highlands.
I completed my BA and BA(Hons I) in Biological Anthropology at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland. I previously worked at Waipapa Taumata Rau as the Lead Tutor for Māori Health and a Mentor for the Tuākana program, helping Māori and Pasifika tauira reach their potential and succeed in tertiary study.
I am passionate about facilitating Māori and Pasifika success in tertiary education – particularly in the health arena. Increasing the number of Māori and Pasifika in the health workforce is integral to remedying the differential health outcomes for our MPI communities across Aotearoa.
- Mikaere Berryman-Kamp
Health Workforce Hauora Navigator
Mikaere Berryman-Kamp
Health Workforce Hauora Navigator
Contact details
Phone: 09 976 0639
Email: mikaere.berryman-kamp@manukau.ac.nz
Biography
Mauri ora ki a tātou katoa; nō Te Puku o Te Ika a Māui Tikitiki a Taranga ahau, ko Mikaere tōku ingoa.
I am the new Te Ara Oranga Health Workforce Hauora Navigator, with a passion for supporting our people through their studies and into meaningful mahi. Taonga pūoro (traditional Māori musical instruments) are a particular love of mine, especially their use in a wider health context, both traditionally and currently. I’m excited to get started in this space, share what I know and learn a lot along the way.
Look for the tall guy wearing a taonga or two, and you’ll be sure to find me!
- Ngahuia Castle-Toto
- Health Workforce Assistant
Ngahuia Castle-Toto
Health Workforce Assistant
Contact details
Phone: 09 976 0757
Email: ngahuia.castle-toto@manukau.ac.nz
Biography
Kia Ora! I’m Ngahuia, no Hauraki ahau ingari ko Tamaki Makaurau toku kainga. I’m thrilled to introduce myself as Te Ara Oranga’s Health Workforce Assistant.
It’s not my first time being here, I’ve also studied business administration at MIT! Growing up immersed in my culture, I’ve always been passionate about helping and getting involved with Maori and Pasifika communities, especially with the youth as they are our future. To me, education is an important journey everyone should have the opportunity to go through.
I am an administrative assistant here to provide support to my team and ensure our ākonga receive the assistance they need to succeed.
- Rob Ramsey
- Health Workforce Transition Coordinator
Rob Ramsey
Health Workforce Transition Coordinator
Contact details
Phone: 09 968 8704
Email: rob.ramsay@manukau.ac.nz
Biography
Malo e lelei
I have dedicated myself to MIT for 8 years as a Senior Student Advisor, and have now transitioned smoothly into my new role as Te Ara Oranga Health Workforce Transition Coordinator.
I am excited to be a part of the TAO team and have a passion to work closely with our students. The experience and knowledge I bring has blessed me with the confidence to participate in any situation that our students face, which will hopefully add value to their academic endeavours.
Let’s go!!
