Tane Cassidy

Tane (Ngāpuhi) joined ACC in July 2022. He has a wealth of experience across the health sector, and was previously Tumu Whakarae/Chief Executive at Te Hiringa Hauora – Health Promotion Agency, where he championed a prevention first approach to health and wellbeing.

Tane was part of the interim leadership group establishing the new National Public Health Service within Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand, is a member of the Ātiawa Toa Hauora Partnership Board, and previously worked in leadership roles at the Health Sponsorship Council and Ministry of Health. He has a strong commitment and passion for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, public health and prevention, and a real interest in building genuine, enduring relationships and partnerships that help improve the quality of life for New Zealanders.

The Prevention and Partnerships group drives our injury prevention strategy and leads ACC’s partnerships with levy payers and across the health sector and business community.  It leads the delivery of ACC’s Injury Prevention and Health Sector Strategies and ensures a strong and cohesive focus on health outcomes.