Sir Kim Workman
Senior New Zealander of the Year
2018
Ryman Healthcare
Senior New Zealander of the Year
Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau
Sir Kim Workman
Of Ngāti Kahungunu and Rangiitaane descent, Sir Kim Workman′s career spans roles in the Police, the Office of the Ombudsman, State services Commission, Department of Maori Affairs and Ministry of Health. As head of the Prison Service he established a mentoring programme for released prisoners.
He joined with Major Campbell Roberts of the Salvation Army in 2006 for the Rethinking Crime and Punishment Strategy and in 2011 established “Justspeak” a network of young people who wanted change in our criminal Justice System.
Sir Kim has received awards of Honorary Doctorates from Massey and Victoria University as well as various other appointments with The Families Commission, Chair of the Mental Health Foundation, and a Winston Churchill Fellowship.
Since 2007, Sir Kim has been focused on justice reform, public advocacy, policy, and research.
At present he is working on a book on the development of the criminal justice system in New Zealand, Criminal Justice, the State, and Maori, and examines the relationship between punitiveness and neoliberalism.
Creating a legacy for tomorrow, these people have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in their life, following their careers in any service, sector or field. They are actively involved in making the world around them a better place.
Nominees of this Award must:
- Be over the age of 70, at the open of nominations on 24 July 2024.
- Have had significant impact in their senior years
- Be a role model for New Zealanders and highlight that change is possible at any age
- Meet Awards Conditions of Entry.
Judges will review each nominee using the following criteria:
- 10 points: OVERALL INSPIRATION:
Describe the person you are nominating and what they’ve done later in life to inspire you to nominate them as 2025 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau. - 10 points: PURPOSE:
Who benefits from the work, contribution, or influence of this person – and how? - 10 points: LEADERSHIP & SERVICE:
How does this person set a positive example of being a senior member of the community – showing potential for making change at any age. - 10 points: COMMITMENT:
Describe the commitment of time, risks, and challenges overcome to create an impact to this point (this may still be ongoing). What have they done that has gone above and beyond following their career, achievements, or service to create change and give back? - 10 points: PROVEN IMPACT:
How has this person clearly demonstrated a positive impact in their area of influence, particularly during their senior years? How has this been measured? - 10 points: LEGACY
How would winning this award impact this person’s legacy and their mahi (past or present)?
