The people behind the care
Great care comes from great people. Our team brings together experienced clinicians, dedicated caregivers and allied health professionals — united by a shared commitment to dignity and kindness.
Experienced, values-led leadership
Our leadership team combines decades of clinical, operational and aged-care experience. Led by our Medical Director and General Manager, they set the standards, culture and clinical governance that underpin everything we do.
But leadership at Molly Ryan Care isn't about hierarchy — it's about service. Our leaders are present, visible and deeply committed to supporting the frontline team who deliver care every day.
Dedicated professionals, real people
MedicalDr. Sarah Mitchell
A geriatrician trained in Auckland and Edinburgh, Sarah leads our clinical governance and ensures medical care is evidence-based and compassionate.
LeadershipMargaret Tūhoe
With 20 years in aged-care leadership, Margaret oversees the running of our home and champions a culture of manaakitanga and continuous improvement.
NursingJames Andersen
James leads our registered and enrolled nursing team, setting clinical standards and mentoring nurses to deliver safe, person-centred care.
Allied HealthAnika Patel
A physiotherapist by background, Anika coordinates our physiotherapy and occupational therapy services and our reablement programmes.
Dementia CareRobert Taufa
Robert guides our memory care unit, training staff in dementia-informed approaches that reduce distress and support wellbeing.
NutritionIngrid Brauer
Ingrid ensures residents enjoy nourishing, dietitian-reviewed meals, including texture-modified and culturally appropriate options.
WellbeingHemi Walker
Hemi designs our activities and social programme, creating meaningful days full of connection, culture and joy.
Person-centred, always
We believe care should fit the person, not the other way around. Our philosophy is built on knowing each resident as an individual — their history, culture, routines and the things that bring them joy — and shaping care around them.
This means listening more than directing, supporting independence rather than taking over, and treating every interaction as a chance to affirm dignity. It's a philosophy our whole team lives, every shift.
The team caring for your whānau
Nursing team
Registered and enrolled nurses provide 24/7 clinical care, medication management and health monitoring, led by our Director of Nursing.
Caregivers
Our caregivers are the heart of daily life — supporting personal care, mealtimes and companionship with warmth and patience.
Allied health
Physiotherapists and occupational therapists deliver rehabilitation and reablement to restore strength and independence.
Dementia specialists
Our memory-care team is trained in dementia-informed approaches that reduce distress and support wellbeing.
Nutrition & catering
A nutrition-led catering team prepares nourishing, home-style meals tailored to dietary and cultural needs.
Wellbeing & activities
Our activities team creates meaningful days full of connection, culture, movement and joy.
Trained, qualified, carefully chosen
The people who care for your loved one are recruited and developed to the highest standards.
- All clinical staff hold current registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
- Caregivers complete the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing and ongoing training
- Every staff member is police-vetted and reference-checked before starting
- Continuous professional development, including dementia and palliative care
- Regular competency reviews, supervision and in-house education
- A values-based recruitment process — we hire for compassion as well as skill
Want to meet the team?
Book a visit and we'll introduce you to the people who would care for your loved one. We think they're rather special.