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Chief Executive decides to move on

The Chief Executive of Capital & Coast District Health Board has announced her decision to move on.

Margot Mains, the longest serving chief executive in the state health sector, has announced her resignation, effective from February 2008.

The Chair of C&C DHB, Judith Aitken, says Margot Mains has been a skilled and energetic leader throughout her eight years as Chief Executive.

“We will miss the flair Margot has brought to the role since 1999, during a dynamic and challenging period.

“At the same time we respect her decision to move on with her long and highly regarded career. Margot has demonstrated her professionalism by allowing us an extended six month notice period, which will help us ensure a smooth transition, ” Dr Aitken says.

“Before we commence the process of appointing a new CEO, the Board records its appreciation of the significant contribution Margot Mains has made, not only to this DHB but also for the health sector as a whole.

“Margot has worked in the health sector for more than 30 years, starting as a very capable nurse and progressing to the top-tier management roles she has held over the past 17 years.

“That’s a huge commitment of time and energy. From a personal perspective she has decided that it is time for a change of scene.”

Dr Aitken says Margot Mains has been responsible for many crucial developments, both in this region and nationally. “She has also actively contributed to numerous Australasian initiatives aimed at improving the health of all those people who rely on our services, and improving the welfare and confidence of health workers at all levels.

“She is highly regarded by her professional peers, and has made valuable contributions in a wide range of fields including the development of reliable benchmarks and practical standards to guide and inform policy makers and boards.”

Dr Aitken says the departing Chief Executive has actively supported the wellbeing of Maori and Pacific communities. “She has done that through her vitality, and her unwavering commitment to the health of New Zealanders, and the importance of maintaining, restoring and nourishing the wellbeing of communities which are most vulnerable.”

“The fact that C&C DHB has such an effective relationship with our Maori Partnership Board is due in no small measure to Margot’s determination to forge strong links across various iwi and whanau interest groups.”

“Perhaps the most enduring physical tribute to Margot’s work is already becoming visible, as the new regional tertiary hospital in Newtown approaches the final year of construction.

“Preparing the business case for our three-site hospital service in Kapiti, Porirua and Wellington was a long and extremely complex endeavour, which could have faltered without the personal stamina and drive Margot brought to this project.

“When the whole imaginative complex is completed the Board will want to ensure that Margot Mains’ name is high on the list of champions who have created this hospital. It will be a national icon, a safe place for people seeking compassionate help and skilled care, and a modern well-equipped workplace for all of those who work in and visit our hospitals.”

“Margot Mains has an enormous amount to offer, to both the health system and in other areas of public policy and service delivery. That was amply demonstrated during her tenure as Chief Executive for our DHB. It has been a pleasure to work alongside her for the good of this district, and we wish her all the best for the future” Dr Aitken says.

Background

The following outlines Margot Mains’ contribution at CEO level in public health services, both at C&C DHB and elsewhere, and also her previous health background:

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