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Jen
Chief Executive Officer
Jen is originally from Scotland and been in New Zealand since 2004 working in several leadership/management roles in health, not-for-profit, local authority and education sectors.
Leigh
Senior Manager / Practice Leader
Ko Otamatea te maunga. Ko Whanganui te awa. I tipu mai ahau ki Whanganui. Ko Airihi, Wīwī me Inarihi ōku iwi. Ko Leigh tōku ingoa.
Kia ora, I’m Leigh. Originally from Whanganui, I have lived in Rotoura for the last 18 years.
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Wanda
Youth Employment Manager
Tēnā koutou,
I’m Wanda and I support our awesome Youth Employment team and the great mahi they do with taiohi in our community.
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Steve
Youth Development Manager
Kia ora! Steve Holmes here! I have been working with youth for about 25 years both as a youth worker and in youth development management. My job includes ensuring that all of our programmes achieve the best outcomes for our rangatahi.
I love my job, and get great satisfaction in working in a team whose focus is to help young people realise their value and take steps towards reaching their amazing potential.
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Kate
Clinical Nurse Manager
Kia ora
I’m Kate, A Registered Nurse. Born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Ive been nursing for 35 years and have practiced in several different countries.
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Cara
Kia ora!
I was born and raised here in the beautiful Rotorua. I have had the privilege of nursing since 2008 in multiple settings and countries.
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Heather
Business Manager
Heather works in the powerhouse at the Taiohi Tūrama as Business Manager. This means she and her team are responsible for making sure the organisation runs like a well-oiled machine. They manage day to day resources and protocols needed that help to push toward financial, operational and strategic objectives.
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Emma
Projects Manager
Kia Ora, Im Emma
I work behind the scenes on projects which support our amazing teams to do some of the awesome work they do with our taiohi in the community.
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Joel
Youth Worker/ Kaiārahi
Kia ora! Joel King-Hazel here. I am one of the team members of the youth development team.
Our team is dedicated to creating programmes and projects for young people to take part in, that expand and challenge young people through activities.
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Chimeldé
Youth Worker/ Kaiārahi
Kia ora! I’m Chimeldé, and I’m part of the youth development team. My mission? Helping young people be the best versions of themselves!
Originally from South Africa, I called Gisborne home for a few years and have been loving Rotorua since 2017.
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Jay
Transitions Youth Worker
Kia ora Koutou!
Ko Ngapuhi | Ngati Porou toku Iwi x Ko Titirangi toku Maunga x Ko Arawa toku Waka x Ko Ngai Tupoto toku Marae
I’m Jay, Transitions Youth Worker supporting rangatahi into adulthood here at the Youth Centre!
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Kirsty
Youth Worker - Creative
Kia ora! Ko Kirsty ahau!
Born and bred in South Auckland, but Rotorua has been my home for the past 4 years.
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Arnold
Kia Ora. My name is Arnold and I work in the youth employment team as a Workplace Opportunities Broker. This means that I engage with businesses to open up pathways to employment for our rangatahi.
I’m originally from South Africa, and moved to Aotearoa in November 2019 with my family.
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Waipai
Youth Worker/Navigator
Ko Ngōngōtaha Te Māunga, Ko Waikuta Te Awa, Ko Ngāti Tunohōpu te hapu
Ko Te Arawa te iwi, Ko Te Arawa te waka, Ko Waipai Knight Ahau
Tēna koutou, I’m Wai, born and raised on the shores of Rotorua-Nui-A-Kahumatamomoe.
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Tash
Youth Worker Navigator
Ko Hikurangi te maunga, Ko Waiapu te awa, Ko Horouta te waka, Ko Ngati Porou te iwi.
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Sfax
Youth Worker/Navigator
Kia ora! My name is Sfax, but I’m also known as Hani!
A bit about me, I was born and raised in Rotorua, moved to wellington where I studied Psychology, and ultimately found my passion for helping people!
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Claudia
Youth Worker/Navigator
Kia Orana I’m Claudia but you can call me Clauds!
I’m half New Zealand and half Cook Island!
I’m a Mum and a Wife and love spending my spare time hanging out with my little family, listening to music and doing art – drawing, painting and photography are my passion!
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Laura
Youth Worker/Navigator
Kia Ora!
My name is Laura.
I was born in Spain but moved to Aotearoa when I was 2 years old.
I studied Psychology in Wellington and graduated at the beginning of 2024.
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Trevor
Education to Employment Vocational Broker
Kia Ora, my name is Trevor and I was born in Africa, spent years working around the world in education, youth development and international development, before landing in NZ 14 years ago and becoming fully Kiwi.
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Carla
Health and Wellness Coach
Hi, I’m Carla. Health and Wellness Coach, neuronerd, and self-appointed menstruation ambassador. My role at Taiohi Tūrama allows me to use my background in psychology, life coaching, and advocacy to support young people to embrace their potential and create futures brimming with opportunities, acceptance, and self-discovery.
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Deidre
Mental Health Practitioner
Hi! My name is Deidre. I am one of the Youth Mental Health Practitioners at Taiohi Tūrama. I have worked with young people in the community for many years. I am passionate about helping young people navigate grappling with academic stress, peer pressure, family dynamics, relationship or mental health challenges or those who simply need a supportive ear.
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Tipene
Kaiārahi/Youth Worker
Ko Putauaki te maunga, ko Rangitaiki te awa, ko Mataatua te Waka, ko Pahipoto te Hapu, Ko Kokohinau te Marae, ko Oruataupare te Whare Tipuna, ko Waipuna-a-rangi Te Wharekai, ko Tuhimata te Whenua, ko Tipene Fahey toku ingoa, kia ora e te whanau my name is Tipene and I am a Kaiārahi Youth Mentor here at RYC.
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Amelia
Kaiārahi/Youth Worker
Kia Ora Koutou,
My name is Amelia and I am a Kaiārahi / Youth Mentor here at Taiohi Tūrama.
I have been working with rangatahi and their whānau for a few years now within the office and outdoor spaces.
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Sally
Youth Health Receptionist
Kia ora my name is Sally and I am receptionist/guru of everything at Youth Health @ Taiohi Tūrama.
I am the friendly face you will be welcomed by when you come in and see us.
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Nicky
Health Administrator
Hi! I’m Nicky!
My role with the Taiohi Tūrama is an administrator for the business and administration team.
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Debbie
Nurse Practitioner
Ko paemauka o Tākitimu tōku mauka, Ko Aparima tōku awa
Ko Takitimu tōku waka, Ko Kᾱi Tahu ōku Iwi, Ko Takutai o Te Tītī tōku marae
Nō Ōtautahi ahau, Kai Rotorua tōku kāika I nāianei
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Tania
Registered Nurse
My name is Tania. I have worked at Youth Health @ Taiohi Tūrama for the past 10 years
Youth health is where I have chosen to specialise. Working with young people is very energising and inspiring.
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Joanne
Registered Nurse
Kia ora, I’m Joanne, a Registered Nurse and nature lover 🙂 working in the youth health centre.
Originally from Gisborne, I have lived in Rotorua for the last 20 plus years,
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Kanea
Registered Nurse
Ko wai au,
Ko Tarawera te maunga, Ko Tangiwao-o-te-Atua te moana, Ko te Puarenga to awa, Ko Te Arawa te waka
Ko Te Arawa te Iwi, Ko Tuhourangi Ngati Wahiao te hapu
Kelly
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Mauao me Hikurangi ngā maunga, Ko Tauranga te moana, Ko Waiapu te awa
Ko Takitimu me Horouta ngā waka, Ko Ngāti Ranginui me Ngāti Porou ngā iwi
Ko Pirirākau me Te Aitanga a Mate ngā hapū, Ko Tawhitinui me Whareponga ngā marae
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Rachelle
Registered Nurse | School Health Service Support
Kia Ora, my name is Rachelle, also known as Nurse Rach,
I was born and raised in Tokoroa then moved to rural Rotorua in 2009. I have three children, one in medical school at Otago University, one in engineering and one still at school here in Rotorua.
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