Meet our team

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

    Phone: 09 968 7214

    Email: abi.mosbah@manukau.ac.nz

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    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

    Email:  ange.sagapolutele@manukau.ac.nz

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    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.

  • Fantasia Tairua

    Hauora Navigator

    Email: fantasia.tairua@manukau.ac.nz

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    Tēnā rā tātou katoa,

    Ko Pikiao ki runga, ko Pikiao ki raro, ko ngā au moana ō Te Rotoiti e rere mai nā.

    Ka piki i ngā pae maunga o Manukorihi, ko te moana ō Taumarere e paki ana ki tōku papakāinga o Te Orewai, ko Ngapuhi nui tonu e.

    I am your TAO Health Workforce Hauora Navigator and it is my job to support you as you navigate your journey through the challenges of your student life. I chose to work with Te Ara Oranga as I enjoy working alongside both Pasifika and Māori students. I am currently studying Toiora Whānau (Social Work) and understand how our hauora (wellbeing) plays a huge role throughout our time as students. I am looking forward to connecting with you!

    Rehekō!

  • Katie McLean

    Health Workforce Academic Mentor

    Phone: 09 968 7267

    Email: katherine.mclean@manukau.ac.nz

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    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.

  • Ngahuia Castle-Toto

    Health Workforce Assistant

    Phone: 09 976 0757

    Email: ngahuia.castle-toto@manukau.ac.nz

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    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

    Phone: 09 968 8704

    Email: rob.ramsay@manukau.ac.nz

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    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!!