Mariana Morrison
Membership: Standard
Bay of Plenty
Iwi: Whakatōhea | Ngāti Rangiwewehi (Te Arawa)
Open to paid and unpaid roles
About Me
“Dr Mariana Morrison (PhD) is a strategic Māori leader and governance professional with extensive experience in health commissioning, policy, and community-led system design. She has held senior roles with Te Whatu Ora, Te Aka Whai Ora, and iwi-led initiatives, driving equity and wellbeing outcomes for Māori communities. Grounded in te ao Māori and kaupapa Māori values, Mariana brings strong capability in strategy, performance oversight, and partnership development. Her governance approach prioritises mana motuhake, accountability, and innovation, ensuring decisions reflect both whānau aspirations and evidence-based practice. With a PhD in Indigenous Development and Advancement, she combines academic rigour with practical leadership in commissioning, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration. Mariana is passionate about enabling sustainable Māori-led solutions and contributing to boards that uphold integrity, inclusivity, and transformative change.”
Experience
Skills
- General Management
- Governance
- Strategy & Planning
Industry/Sector Experience
- Education/Training
- Govt/Public Sector
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
Special interest groups
