Management team

Milan Dobson - Regional Manager (Waikato & Bay of Plenty)

Hi, my name is Milan Dobson and I am originally from Shiraz, Iran where I completed my medical training at Shiraz University in 2003. After my study, I worked as a Family Physician/GP and as a medical officer in the Paediatric and Cardiology wards for 7 years. During this time, I also worked casually training First Aid tutors for the Red Crescent Organisation of Iran.

In 2010, I moved to beautiful Wellington, New Zealand and I worked for the Red Cross as a First Aid Instructor. Four years later, I moved to Hamilton and became the Senior Instructor for St. John Central and later joined TUI medical as a Physician Assistant to work towards my medical registration. In 2019, I joined the team at Life Care Consultants as a Health Consultant tutoring and performing health checks.

Recently, I was promoted to the role of Waikato Regional Manager which gives me the opportunity to support Waikato Health Consultants. I am passionate about helping  local businesses get the health services and training they need to better protect and upskill their staff. 

I am married to an English military veteran who served both in the UK and NZ military and we enjoy spending time with our pets, water sports, and hiking.

Donna Corboy - Regional Manager (Southern Island & Clinical Quality Manager)

Kia ora. My name is Donna Corboy. I have been the South Island Regional Manager since 2016. I was promoted into this role after spending four years working at Life Care as a Health Consultant.  I am also the National Quality Manager responsible for ensuring that high standards are upheld throughout the provision of all our health services.

After completing my original training to be a Registered Psychopaedic Nurse, I moved on to teach health and business subjects part time at Polytech, whilst raising my family.  I then trained for two years with the Gestalt Institute of NZ, before changing direction to work as an Employment Consultant for people who experience mental health issues.  I worked in another management role for an organisation that managed funding for people with disabilities before eventually joining the team at Life Care as a Health Consultant in 2012.

What I love most about working for Life Care is the opportunity to develop people within their roles in our company. I am heartened by the opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of all the people we get to meet every day and I truly believe in Life Cares purpose statement “empowering kiwis to save lives and improve their health and wellbeing.”

I am passionate about people …. and music!  Outside of work, I treasure time with friends & family and have fun with singing and live theatre events.

Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui | Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

Wayne Upson - Project Manager & Nurse

Hi, I’m Wayne, the Clinical Manager for Life Care.

 I’m a registered nurse who qualified in Scotland before moving to New Zealand on nothing more than a whim of “this might be a good idea”, which I have never once regretted.

While working throughout the UK I gained comprehensive experience in a variety of clinical settings such as acute medical and respiratory, surgical, rehabilitation of orthopaedics, cardiac/stroke, amputees and head and spinal injuries before finding my calling of Occupational Health in New Zealand. In all honesty, if I had found Occupational Health in the UK, I very well may not have made my way here.

Since settling in New Zealand in 2007, I’ve worked with Life Care through a variety of roles with increasing responsibility, while always maintaining my nurse registration. After many years at the coal face with patients, I now find my true passion has shifted towards developing and supporting the health areas of the business, the people within, and Life Care clients.

I’m happy to say I am now an official Kiwi and get to enjoy family life in Hamilton with my wife and son.

Amelia Lategan - IT System Manager

I’m Amelia Lategan, the Systems Manager for Life Care Consultants. Being Systems Manager means I do anything and everything within my power to keep our systems running smoothly for our team and customers.  I’ve been managing our systems happily and successfully since I joined Life Care in 2020.

This year (2022) Life Care are proud to launch our integrated Customer Portal which empowers our customers to self-manage their first aid training bookings, print and, amongst many other benefits, re-print first aid certificates, and request other services.

I am passionate about helping people find the best service solutions for their clients and staff.

What keeps me happy and healthy outside of work?

I’m an artist, love fishing and diving, horse riding and spending time with my granddaughter. My home is in Te Kauwhata, where I live with my husband, two cows and a few sheep. We love spending time together outdoors enjoying the beauty of New Zealand. This has been a great adventure we have been privileged to experience for the last 12 years.

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