Jane Cartwright has been appointed to the role of CCN Executive Director (ED) | Kaiwhakahare.

Jane has substantial governance and operational experience in the health, local government and education sectors and a steadfast commitment to working in partnership to improve people's health and wellbeing.

Jane has been a key member of the CCN whānau for many years and previously held the ED role while CCN was being established and during Kim Sinclair-Morris’ maternity leave in 2015/16.

A Registered Dietitian who holds an MBA from the University of Otago, Jane is also Chairperson of the Nurse Maude Board, Chair of the Board of Brackenridge Service and Executive Officer of the New Zealand Breastfeeding Alliance.

Jane’s experience, knowledge and compassion means she is well positioned to provide leadership to the transition of CCN functionality into the new system.

Jane will be 0.5 FTE in the role from Monday 14 August 2023 to 30 June 2024.