About Naso

How we were formed

NASO was established in 2008 as a joint venture between ACC and the Ministry of Health (MOH).

How we’re structured

We’re headed by a Group Manager and staffed by individuals seconded from each of our parent organisations.

How we’re funded

The running expenses of NASO are shared between our parent organisations.

Some of our key staff

Carol Clayton: Group Manager (04) 816 3364

Carol has worked in the health and disability sector for over 30 years. In that time she has worked in senior management in provider organisations, including the Wellington Area Health Board. In the last 15 years she has worked extensively with the Ministry of Health and ACC a variety projects., including drafting initial papers on the formation of the now National Ambulance Sector Office.

Donaleen Shiell: Contract Manager (04) 816 2503

Donaleen, who holds a Masters degree in Health Sciences and has worked as a registered nurse, joined ACC in 1994 as a case manager.  In 2006 she moved to ACC’s primary care team, responsible for managing ambulance contracts.

Robert Turner: Performance Relationship Manager (04) 816 3415

Rob has worked as a Business Analyst and Project Manager gaining extensive experience in operational assessment and improvement. His role will focus on developing a performance monitoring regime, organising the public release of agreed performance data and working with providers on operational issues.

Dr David Galler: Medical Adviser

Dr David Galler has worked for more than 20 years in the health sector both in the UK and in Auckland. His qualifications include a BSc, MBChB, FFARACS, FANZCA and FJFICM. He is an Intensive Care Specialist by training and has worked as a Specialist at Middlemore Hospital since 1991 where he was previously the Clinical Director of Acute Care Services. As Medical Advisor, David provides advice to the Director-General and the Minister; medical input into policy development; and functions as a liaison between the Ministry and the medical profession.