Practice Relationship Managers work alongside General Practice to provide advice and support, monitor primary care targets and implement targeted improvements.

This role plays a key role linking general practice with Nelson Bays Primary Health.

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Contact Details

Email: info@nbph.org.nz

Phone: 0800 731 317

The Practice Relationship Managers

Joanne Dickson

Joanne Dickson

Joanne is originally from Belfast Northern Ireland and has lived for a short period in Australia before moving to Motueka.  She very much enjoys the beautiful outdoor life of Abel Tasman. 

She has previously worked in the NHS and Nelson Hospital in management roles with administrative teams in a variety of specialties.

She currently is also employed as Practice Administrator at one of Motueka’s General Practices. 

The General Practices Joanne covers are: Tima Health, Titoki Health, Nelson East, Tasman Medical, Stoke Medical Centre, Golden Bay Community Health, Murchison Health Centre, Tahunanui Medical Centre and Richmond Health Centre.

Sara Wallizada

Sara Wallizada

Sara is a former refugee from Afghanistan but has called Aotearoa home for 20+ years. Sara was inspired to make the move to Nelson for the captivating nature and beautiful sense of community.

Before moving down to Nelson Sara worked as a Clinic Operations Coordinator in South Auckland. During her time in South Auckland, she developed a strong passion for developing systems and operations within practice to better serve our most vulnerable populations.

The General Practices Sara covers are: Florence Medical Centre, Greenwood Health, Harley Street Medical, Hauora Health, Mapua Health, Nelson City Medical Centre, Nelson Family Medicine, Rata Medical, St Lukes Health Centre, The Doctors Motueka, Toi Toi Medical, Wakefield Medical Centre.