Meet Our People

Paula Park —

Based across the Te Waipounamu/South Island, Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga/Southern Health School ensures accessibility for learners in the region. Each site is carefully designed to provide a nurturing and adaptable learning environment, with education tailored to meet individual health needs.

Senior Leadership Team

Principal

Tumuaki Tuarua/Deputy Principal - Property & Culture

Tumuaki Tuarua/Deputy Principal - Communication and Enrolments

Tumuaki Tuarua Marautanga/Deputy Principal Curriculum and Principal's Nominee

Linda Miller(2026)
Learne McArthur (2026)
Ange Botherway (2026)
Ian Reeves (2026)

Linda Miller

Learne McArthur

Angela Botherway

Ian Reeves

Team Leaders

Te Tauihu

Tasman-Nelson-Marlborough

Gen Sanders (2026)

Genevieve Sanders

Ōpāwaho

Christchurch

Sarah Wiseman

Pīwakawaka

North Canterbury-Hillmorton Hospital- Oydssey House

Maree Fraser (2026)

Maree Fraser

Hine Paaka

Selwyn-Mid Canterbury

Jo Kennard

Aoraki

Otago-Queenstown-
West Coast- South Canterbury

Eve O'Neill (2026)

Eve O'Neill

Mata Au

Dunedin-Southland

Debbie Ritchie (2026)

Debbie Ritchie

Korowai - Wellness Team

Business Manager

Ginny Whatarau (2026)

Ginny Whatarau

Secretary

Angela Watson

Administration Support

Paula Park

Administrative Assistant

Amy Crampton (2026)

Amy Crampton