11/03/2026
Here at Healthvision, we’re incredibly proud to have Kate Smedley leading our Business Development & Contracts team. Her leadership style—grounded in kindness, encouragement, and genuine care—has shaped the journeys of so many in our sector.
Sharing Tamzin's reflections below is a reminder of the impact strong, supportive women can have on each other.
"When I look back on my career, there’s one thing that really stands out: I’ve been surrounded by incredible women who believed in me long before I believed in myself. One of the biggest influences was Kate Smedley. Taking on my first role outside Allied Health felt like a huge leap, and she made the whole thing feel safe. She led with kindness, encouraged every question, and created a space where learning - and even getting things wrong - was completely okay. She shared openly, supported generously, and quietly pushed me to grow.
She was also the one who nudged me toward a much larger leadership role. I wasn’t looking. I was happy where I was. But she could see something bigger for me, and her encouragement helped me take a step I probably wouldn’t have taken on my own. That’s been a hugely important part of my career - women tapping me on the shoulder, backing me, and seeing strengths I hadn’t quite recognised yet.
A belief from my whānau that’s guided me through all of this is manaakitanga - caring for and uplifting others. It shapes how I lead. For me, it’s about creating spaces where people feel valued and confident to speak up. You pitch in, you stay steady, and you don’t walk past something that needs attention. Nothing is beneath any of us. That sense of collective responsibility is at the heart of how I support our teams."
- Tamzin Brott, Chief Allied Health, Scientific and Technical