Kirsten Kyle is the General Manager, Te Manawa Taki and Marketing & Communications Manager at thePHO. She brings extensive experience in primary care, business operations, communications, and organisational development, with qualifications in psychology and marketing.

Kirsten leads thePHO's Te Manawa Taki regional operations while also overseeing the organisation's marketing and communications strategy. Her role spans regional relationship management, practice engagement, stakeholder communications, and the development of systems and processes that support high-quality service delivery across the network.

With a strong background in project delivery, digital transformation, and operational improvement, Kirsten is known for turning complex challenges into practical solutions. She has played a key role in establishing thePHO's operational foundations, including practice onboarding, communication frameworks, business processes, and digital systems that enable a consistent, efficient experience for practices.

Kirsten is passionate about supporting general practice and strengthening the connection between practices and the wider primary care system. Her focus is on building trusted relationships, improving communication, and ensuring thePHO delivers practical support that helps practices succeed.