Naomi Whitewood

Naomi Whitewood

Membership: Standard

Gisborne

Iwi: Ngāti Porou | Ngāpuhi

Open to paid and unpaid roles

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About Me

“I am a strategic, culturally grounded leader with over 20 years of governance, executive, and community leadership experience. I offer expertise in disaster recovery, iwi governance, public sector leadership, and NGO management. My mahi is anchored in māori kaupapa values, inclusive engagement, and long-term resilience building for communities and mokopuna.”

Experience

Skills
  • General Management
  • Governance
  • Strategy & Planning
Industry/Sector Experience
  • Community/Social Assist.
  • Construction/Trades
  • Govt/Public Sector
  • Health/Medical/Pharma
  • Sports/Recreation

Interest Areas

I am open to these organisations
  • National Sporting Organisations
  • Regional Sports Trusts
  • Other District/Zone/Regional level Organisations

Diversity

I can be a voice for
  • Women
  • Tāngata Whenua
  • Other ethnicities
  • Younger members of the community
  • Individuals with a disability
  • Provincially based individuals

Special interest groups

Governance Profile

Independent Governance Services
Independent Governance Services

Independent minute taking & board reporting

Specialists in best practice support services

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