Amplifying the collective voice of New Zealanders with rare disorders

Joseph Tyro brings extensive experience in Māori health, social work, cultural advisory services, executive leadership, governance, clinical and cultural supervision, health system strategy, and community leadership. He has held senior leadership and governance roles across the health and social services sectors, with expertise in Māori health and wellbeing, mental health and addiction, strategic development, and health system improvement.

Joseph is the Chairperson of his hapū, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki), and a founding Director of Te Matapuna Hauora Ltd, a Māori health entity representing five hapū. He is a Te Urungi member as part of the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research.

Our Collective

Rare Disorders NZ is the collective voice of all people living with a rare disorder and their whānau. Our rare collective is made up of more than 150 disorder-specific support groups.

Our work is informed by the issues important to our collective. We work together to improve healthcare and wellbeing for everyone living with a rare health condition in New Zealand.