South Seas Healthcare is Otara’s largest Pacific health provider, delivering a range of clinic, community and social services throughout South Auckland. Our vision is excellent health and well-being for Pacific people and all communities. South Seas is a member of the Alliance Health Plus PHO (Primary Health Organisation), which is New Zealand’s only Pacific-led PHO.

The organisation was founded by a group of health professionals in February 1999, following an identified need to provide Pacific Primary Health Care to the Pacific population in Counties Manukau.

Together, the founders had a broad base of experience in service delivery, policy development and clinical skills in the primary care area.

Since its beginnings, South Seas has grown to be the largest integrated Pacific provider in Otara, where more than 45% of the population identify as being of Pacific descent (2013 Census).

Vision

To ensure excellent health and well-being for Pacific people and all communities.

Mission

To improve the health status for Pacific families and communities by providing increased access to and improving the quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and social services.

Our Values 

Respect 

Acting with respect and humility, honouring the dignity of our patients, families, communities and other staff, ensuring that Pacific values including spirituality are inherent in our procedures

Family 

Acknowledging the family as the heart of all Pacific communities

Collaboration

Working with Pacific families, all communities and other service providers to support Pacific people to lead healthier lifestyles

Integrity

Delivering quality health and social services, exceeding the expectations of our communities

Service 

Commitment to serving the needs of Pacific people, our families and communities