Harley Rogers is a senior health professional who has worked in community, primary, and secondary health. He values good strategic planning, inspiring and courageous leadership, manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and having katakata.
He began his career in health by studying Health Sciences and then transitioned into strategy and project roles. Harley’s transition into large-scale health project leadership is supported by his experience and expertise as a qualified carpenter and construction manager.
Harley currently serves as General Manager of National Cancer Screening Programmes at Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand, overseeing the national bowel, breast, and cervical screening programmes.
Previously, Harley held the role of Director of Commissioning – Primary and Community at Te Aka Whai Ora | Māori Health Authority. In this position, he led the commissioning of Hauora Māori Primary and Community Care Services, encompassing planning, funding, national procurement, contracting, relationship management, provider support, and advocacy.
He supports the broader organisational focus on leading and monitoring transformational change for the hauora and wellbeing needs of whānau Māori. Before that, he was the programme lead for Nōku te Ao, Like Minds programme. A nationwide programme to end prejudice and discrimination against people with experience of mental distress.
Harley serves on the Board of Te Paepae Arahi - responsible for maintaining a healthy and strong support system for the organisation, including aligning with the aspirations of whānau and the communities they serve and support.
Harley is a fearsome advocate for health and social equity and a relentless ringa wera for the rights of future generations.
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Updated 3 December 2024
