› Many stories, roles, and now off to new adventures

8 February 2022

After more than 17 years working for Canterbury DHB Ngaere Dawson retired at the end of January to set off on new adventures exploring Aotearoa in Tess (her campervan) with her dogs. Ngaere has held many roles over the years, and as a result has many stories to tell, about her experiences and people she’s met along the way. She started in the Social Work department, then spent time in the Business Development Unit.

She was involved with designing and running the Xcelr8 programme; the emotional patient journey; facilitating team development; was a key team member at the Design Lab; and involved in an RMO programme ‘Sex, Bugs and Rock’n’Roll’.

As a culmination of all the experience and skills built up over the years Ngaere evolved to become Canterbury DHB’s Patient Stories Coordinator and joined the Communications Team. Her work led to a library of hundreds of patient stories used for training. Along the way there have also been recruitment videos and of course the ‘This week with Peter videos’ for the CEO Update as well. Thanks Ngaere for all you’ve done to support the Canterbury Health System and promote the patient voice. We wish you a long, happy and adventurous retirement.

Ngaere Dawson