Cassidy Temese

Cassidy is proudly of Maniapoto, Waikato, Ngāpuhi and Samoan descent and has served as a board member with Workwise over the past few years. 

They are a passionate advocate for improving equity with a background in Māori health promotion, policy development and research. Having completed studies in finance, te reo Māori and health sciences, Cassidy currently works as an advisor in local government. 

An active committee member of their marae and marae collective, Cassidy holds a number of governance roles with non-for-profit organisations and has broad governance experience spanning Māori, environment, health and youth sectors. 

Cassidy hopes to bring their skills and experience to support the wider Wise Services Board to deliver the best services to communities across Aotearoa.