Margie Apa

Margie Apa is a highly experienced healthcare executive currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand since July 2022. Prior to this role, Margie held the position of CEO at Counties Manukau Health from February 2012 to July 2022, and previously served as Director of Population Health and Strategy. Margie's career includes significant roles at the Ministry of Health New Zealand as Deputy Director General for Sector Capability & Implementation, and as General Manager of Pacific Health at Counties Manukau District Health Board. Margie also contributed to the healthcare sector as Manager of Pacific Health for Capital & Coast District Health Board and as a Senior Analyst with the Department of Labour. Margie Apa holds a Master of Public Administration (Executive) from Victoria University of Wellington and a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Studies and Labour Relations from The University of Auckland.