Malcolm Mckenna

Malcolm (Ngāti Tumutumu and Scottish descent) started his working career in the NZ Army, Sales and Building prior to challenging his addiction and the impacts of homelessness, child uplift and imprisonment. Along his hauora journey, he found a new career pathway within the sector starting at a Kaupapa Māori NGO as a volunteer. Over his 5 years' stay with this service he transitioned from a peer support worker to a peer support team lead, then to clinician and programme lead. Relocating from Auckland, where he had been raised, to Tauranga with his whānau, Malcolm enjoys spending time with his partner and four children, fishing, carving and Kapa haka with Te Taha Tū.

Malcolm's passion lies with the peer support workforce, and the development of well-resourced individuals who are equipped to support our people. It is this passion that promoted his career change to workforce development with Te Pou.