Saskia Booiman

Saskia Booiman has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Saskia is currently working as a System Lead Strategic Planning at Hawke's Bay District Health Board since June 2021. Prior to this, they worked at the Ministry of Health New Zealand as a Project Lead from September 2020 to June 2021.

Saskia also has experience as a General Manager at Oncology New Zealand, where they successfully implemented a new private cancer service in Wellington. Their responsibilities included developing strategic and operational plans, managing contracts, and ensuring effective clinical engagement.

Saskia has also worked as a Consultant in a self-employed capacity from August 2016 to August 2017. In addition, they have held various roles at the Ministry of Health New Zealand, including Manager of Cancer Services, Senior Advisor, and Advisor. During their time in these roles, they managed budgets, implemented policies, and oversaw the delivery of cancer treatment targets and hospice service development initiatives.

Saskia began their career as a Radiation Therapist at the Waikato District Health Board in 2005. Overall, Saskia Booiman has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project management, and healthcare administration throughout their career.

Saskia Booiman pursued their education at the University of Otago, where they obtained a Bachelor of Health Science degree with an endorsement in Radiation Therapy from 2005 to 2007. Later on, from 2009 to 2011, Saskia pursued a Post Grad Diploma in Public Health at the same institution, specializing in Public Health.