Joanne Gibbs
Director, Systems Delivery – Hospital & Specialist Services, Te Whatu Ora​

Joanne (Jo) Gibbs is the Director, System Delivery for Hospital and Specialist Services (HSS) for Te Whatu Ora.   Jo  is Responsible for setting the parameters and managing the operational performance of care in our hospitals across Aotearoa.

With a  wealth of executive-level experience, she has a proven track record in transformational change, leading high-performing operations and delivering safe and efficient services within multi-site organisations.

Since July 2022, Jo has led the design of the HSS operating model and previously held the roles of Interim National Director for the National Public Health Service, National Director for the COVID-19 Vaccination and Immunisation Programme and Director of Provider services in Te Toka Tumai, Auckland.

Jo was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year Honours List 2023, for services to Public Health.

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