New health chief

NORTHERN NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) has announced the appointment of Tracey Maisey as the new chief executive taking over from acting chief Lynne Weir.

Ms Maisey has a long and broad career spanning across public health and housing, and she brings a wealth of experience to the role.

She has previously held senior positions in health, most recently in New Zealand as executive director of planning, funding and business intelligence for the Canterbury and West Coast District Health Boards.

Ms Maisey has played a lead role in transforming healthcare delivery across various health settings, and also oversaw Health New Zealand’s national sustainability and climate change work program.

Northern NSW Local Health District Board chairman Peter Carter welcomed Ms Maisey to the role.

“Ms Maisey brings significant expertise in the fields of population health planning, service commissioning and innovation,” Mr Carter said. “We look forward to working with her alongside our district’s executive team and colleagues to continue delivering high-quality healthcare to our residents and communities.”

Acting chief executive Lynne Weir will continue in the role until Ms Maisey starts work in mid-August.

“On behalf of the board, I thank Ms Weir for her leadership in the interim period, and look forward to her continued contribution with the district in her role as director of clinical operations,” Mr Carter said.

Tracey Maisey