ABOUT US

Ms Nalini Meyer

Tumuaki/Pouroki | Chief Executive/Registrar

Dr Jane Freeman-Brown

Pouroki Tuarua & Kaitohutohu Mātai Hinengaro | Deputy Registrar & Psychology Specialist

Dr Jane Freeman-Brown is of Ngāi Tahu iwi and is a registered clinical psychologist with twenty years experience in mental health and forensic settings. Jane has worked with the secretariat since September 2023.

As well as a clinical focus Jane has steered her career to have a speciality in the interface between ethics and the law and has previously worked as a senior advisor to the Department of Corrections with a focus on psychological practice and psycho-legal issues. Her original training was at the University of Otago, graduating in 2004. She also graduated with a Masters in Bioethics and Health Law through the University of Otago in 2015.

Jane has previously been the chair of the ethics committee of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists.

Matua Brian Emery

Kaitohutohu Tikanga-ā-Iwi | Cultural Adviser

No Ngati Maniapoto, Ngati Matakore, Ngati Haua, Ngati Kauwhata. Ko Brian Te Rauroha Emery.

He is an independent consultant, auditor and surveyor of health services for Nga Paerewa Health and Disability standards. Previously he was General Manager Support Services for Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau January 2012 to May 2013. Brian was Quality and Risk Manager from 2004 to 2012 for Te Roopu Taurima and Eastern Access Community Health, Melbourne. From 1997 to 2003 he was Manager Maori Mental Health, and Group Manager Maori Health at Counties Manukau DHB. From 1999 to 2005 he was auditor/surveyor/team leader for Quality Health NZ. He has served on several boards for schools, education and training, health services, disabilities, and Maori health.

Ms Zen Williamson

Kaiāwhina Tumu | Executive Assistant & Governance Lead

Dr Justine Croxen

Kaitohutohu Mātai Hinengaro | Psychology Specialist

This role was formally known as “Psychology Advisor”

Ms Liz Waugh

Kaitohutohu Mātai Hinengaro | Psychology Specialist

This role was formally known as “Psychology Advisor”

Ms Gilly Stevenson

Kaituitui Rehita me nga Paerewa | Registration and Standards Coordinator

Ms Jenny Lee

Kaituitui Rehita me nga Paerewa | Registration and Standards Coordinator

Ms Wairemana Williams

Kaituitui Rehita me nga Paerewa | Registration and Standards Coordinator

Ms Joanne Henare

Lived Experience/Whānau/Consumer Advisor