03/03/2026
Recently, we celebrated a very special member of our clinical team as she retires after an extraordinary 37 years of service at Ranolf Medical Centre.
Over three and a half decades, Ros Rowarth has worn many hats — Midwife, Practice Nurse, Nurse Lead, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical mentor, Professional supervisor — and worn them all with intelligence, grace, and unwavering professionalism. Her depth of knowledge is immense (truly, if there were a clinical question or query about policies, we all knew exactly who to ask). Beyond the practice walls, she has contributed her expertise both locally and nationally, helping shape healthcare far beyond our own community, and has also generously volunteered her skills overseas.
But what truly sets her apart isn’t just the qualifications or the titles — it’s her heart. She is, quite simply, one of the kindest people you could ever meet. Her patients have always felt heard, safe, and genuinely cared for. Her colleagues have felt supported, mentored, and encouraged. She leads not with ego, but with integrity and compassion — the kind of leadership that quietly lifts everyone around her.
Thirty-seven years is more than a career. It’s thousands of lives touched. It’s babies delivered, families supported, difficult conversations handled with care, and countless cups of tea shared in between.
While we will deeply miss her wisdom, her calm presence, and her steady guidance, we are incredibly grateful for everything she has given — to our practice, to the profession, and to the people of Rotorua.
Retirement is well deserved - Thank you for everything, Ros. Your legacy here is lasting, and the bar you’ve set is very high indeed.
