Our People

 

 

Richard Devereux, Tiamana Chair

An experienced investment advisor and financial advisor.

 

Rachael Masterton, Kaitirwā Tiamana Deputy Chair

Previously Methodist Church of New Zealand District Superintendent, and an experienced community volunteer.

 

Julie Pearse, Trustee

An experienced primary teacher, community development worker, district manager, and deer farmer.

 

Austen Banks, Trustee

An experienced farmer and business owner, company director, and past Chairman of Competenz ITO.

 

Revd David Poultney, Trustee

A Methodist Church of New Zealand Presbyter. 

 

Moana Wesley, Trustee

Representing the Otakou Runanga.

 

Keith McKenzie, Trustee

Managing director of a school advisory company, after 4 decades as a teacher, principal, and school inspector.

 

 

Laura Black, Kaihautū Director

Has over 25 years in management and governance in the NGO sector. Acts as both Chief Executive and Lay Superintendent. Leads the Mission’s Management Team.

 

Sue Clarke, Kaiwhakahaere Operations Leader

Manages the budgets and HR of all of the Mission’s delivery.

 

Charles Pearce, Kaiārahi Tikaka Practice Leader

Manages the quality and impact of all of the Mission’s delivery.

 

Pip Hannah, Kaitiaki Putea Accountant

Manages the Mission’s corporate services. 

 

Jimmy McLauchlan, Kaiwhakawhanake Pakihi Business Development Leader

Manages the Mission’s entrepreneurial development and engagement with new funding.

 

Dave Eggers, Kaiārahi Hakaru Pāroko ICT Coordinator

Leads the development of and manages the Mission’s ICT infrastructure.

 

Stacey Gullen-Reynolds, Kaitiriwā Whakahaere Tikaka

The Mission’s Deputy Practice Leader Māori