Nikki Canter-Burgoyne
Associate Director, PWC

Nikki is an Associate Director with PWC in the Hauora practice, with over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry with an excellent reputation for building strong relationships with key stakeholders including iwi and Māori health leads, driving innovation, strategic leadership, ministerial servicing, change management and facilitation.

Her latest roles prior to joining PwC include being the National Localities Director at Te Aka Whai Ora and DPMC Health Transition Unit, and prior to this working as the National Primary Care Manager for the Ministry of Health leading out significant policy and service delivery changes during the COVID-19 response.

Nikki has earlier experience working in a Tai Tokerau based PHO, healthAlliance/Northland District Health Board in clinical procurement, and 12 years as a Paramedic at St John Ambulance in Auckland and rural settings.

She has a passion for supporting iwi, hapū and communities to drive locally led solutions which amplify the whānau voice, and strengthening government agencies systems and processes to enable these responses.

Nikki lives with her husband  Mike in Ruakākā, Te Taitokerau and has a blended whānau of five kids and one mokopuna . She has a Bachelor of Health Science - Psychology and Master of Science - Health Psychology.

Forging Your Own Trail: Unconventional Journeys to Leadership

​The speech "Forging Your Own Trail: Unconventional Journeys to Leadership" by Nikki Canter-Burgoyne highlights the unconventional path to leadership. Nikki's personal story sheds light on the challenges she faced in trying to conform to traditional norms and the eventual realisation that embracing her unique qualities was the key to her success. The speech emphasises the importance of supporting individuals who do not fit societal norms, offering guidance, and the right tools for their success. It also touches upon Nikki's early life, upbringing, and the impact of her non-conformative nature on her family. Overall, the speech serves as an inspiring narrative of perseverance, individuality, and the value of diversity in leadership.