AWHI TEAM LEAD

Kia ora! Ko Emma toku ingoa.

I am a Whānau Ora Navigator with Cholmondeley as well as team lead for our amazing Awhi Team. I joined the Cholmondeley whānau in 2023.

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I have a strong belief in the mahi we do and have seen the impact of how long-term face to face support can benefit the people we support. Everyone deserves a safe space where they can feel seen and heard, which here at Cholmondeley we can provide. Outside of my mahi I enjoy being a mama to a 4 year old girl and spending time with my whānau.

WHĀNAU ORA NAVIGATOR

Kia Ora e te iwi. Ko Whenua tōku ingoa. I am a one of the Whānau Ora Navigators here at Cholmondeley. I was privileged enough to join the Cholmondeley Whānau in 2023 and have been enjoying this journey that I am on.

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I have a strong passion for working with Rangatahi and creating a space that is safe and where they can be themselves. My hopes of being in this role are to inspire our Whānau to dream big and to see our Whānau reach their aspirations.

REFOCUS SOCIAL WORKER

Ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa! Ko Chelsea toku ingoa and I am a whanau kaimahi / social worker with our wonderful Refocus Team. I love working alongside rangitahi, tamariki and whānau to help support and navigate through life’s challenges.

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I grew up in Timaru and moved up to Ōtautahi to study social work and loved the place so much I stayed! I worked as a child protection social worker before joining the Refocus team at the beginning of 2023.

Outside of mahi, you’ll find me dancing, with my own whānau or at church.

REFOCUS YOUTH WORKER

Kia ora, my name is Jess. I am one of the CYCP's at Cholmondeley. I come from a construction background, and I am now fulfilling my dream of working with tamariki!

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Providing support and care for our tamariki in a fun and safe environment is amazing. I love my job every single day as each day is a different experience.

I feel blessed to be part of this organisation, in a team of such caring people.

REFOCUS YOUTH WORKER

Malō le soifua, my name is Tyler Kini, one of the Kaimahi in the Refocus team for Cholmondeley.

I have a big heart for community development, especially in our Rangatahi.

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I see great value in the mahi that we do. Upskilling and empowering our young people to reach their full potential.

I have a great passion for mental health and well-being as these are vital skills for our young people to have, and for them to understand the importance of self-care.

Outside of mahi I often spend my time at New Brighton beach going for a walk, playing sports, or even playing Fortnite.

I am still a big kid at heart, always having fun in anything I do.

I love my Mahi.

CHAIR

Nettles is the Managing Director of Conquest Training NZ, a training company that works across New Zealand specialising in up-skilling the workforce.

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Nettles is also involved in the Philanthropic sector in New Zealand and is CEO of the Dublin Street Charitable Trust (DSCT). The DSCT concentrates on causes based specifically in Canterbury and surrounding areas.

Nettles is the current Chair on the Board of the NZ Adult Literacy Practitioners Association and she is actively involved in advocacy for adult education. Nettles is a current Board Member of CYDP (Canterbury Youth Development Programme) and has been part of the Cholmondeley Board since 2014.

TRUSTEE

Janine is one of New Zealand's leading children's television producers. She trained as a producer and director with TVNZ before spending seven years as Executive Producer of TVNZ's Children's Unit.

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In 1998 Janine and husband, Jason Gunn, formed Christchurch based production company, WhitebaitMedia, which has actively supported Cholmondeley for over a decade.

During the Canterbury earthquakes, she established the charity Adopt a Christchurch Family which raised over $1million for Canterbury families in need. She is also a current Board Member of St Margaret's College.

In 2009, Janine was recognised as Entrepreneur of the Year by WIFT (Women in Film and TV) and was a finalist in Next Magazine's 2012 Woman of the Year.

TRUSTEE

Marion is a registered social worker who worked for several years both in the UK and New Zealand with young people with special educational needs and with youth at risk before subsequently being employed in the addictions and mental health sector by Odyssey House Christchurch in 2011.

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She has been the driver of establishing new services within the sector, the most recent being pilot services for a women's only residential treatment service and a supported accommodation unit for women in the justice system in Christchurch. She is a keen advocate for wahine and whānau and carries the portfolio at Odyssey for, strengthening and further developing mana-enhancing work with whānau to collectively help them overcome the challenges that they face. Marion brings a practice and strengths-based perspective to the Board and believes that the work that Cholmondeley does is vital to providing support to tamariki and whānau.

TRUSTEE

Henrietta brings her experience in governance and management to the board.

She is of Ngai Tahu/Ngati Kahungunu descent and currently works for her Ngai Tahu iwi as Kaihautū – General Manager at Mahaanui Kurataiao, an environmental consultancy owned by the 6 Canterbury Papatipu Rūnanga.

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Governance roles include Wairewa Rūnanga representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu board, Chair Tāwhaki a joint venture between government and two papatipu rūnanga Wairewa and Te Taumutu to restore land at Kaitorete Spit and investigate potential aerospace opportunities, and Chair Womens’ Centre Christchurch, a community organisation offering free counselling services for women.

She has worked for a number of organisations promoting whānau, social well-being, employment and health. She is a strong advocate for Māori women, social justice and the environment.

TRUSTEE

Jarrod is the Director of Independent Research Solutions and a sociologist at the University of Canterbury.

He is currently on the board of the Salisbury Street Foundation, and co-chairs the Wellness Wellbeing and Insights Group at the Department of Corrections. He was a member Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – the Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group, and he regularly advisors numerous government agencies.

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Jarrod wrote Patched the History of Gangs in New Zealand, A Rebel in Exile, and co-edited Criminal Justice: a New Zealand Introduction. He is also a columnist at The New Zealand Herald.

TRUSTEE

As the Director of Advancement at Christ's College, Claire takes care of marketing, communications, and community engagement. Her role also covers alumni engagement, event management, development, sponsorship and bequests, as well as domestic and international admissions and the front office.

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Claire brings a wealth of expertise and experience, having run her own marketing consultancy and worked in notable companies across New Zealand and Australia, including Yellow Pages, Thrifty Car Rental, BOC Gas, and Ansett New Zealand.

Claire is also committed to the broader education community as the President of the Rangi Ruru Girls' School PTA since 2020. This role underscores her dedication to fostering connections and supporting educational initiatives beyond her primary professional responsibilities.

Claire's recent appointment to Cholmondeley’s Board reflects her enthusiasm for contributing to the wider community. By joining the board, Claire aims to leverage her skills and experience to make a positive impact within the Cholmondeley community, further demonstrating her commitment to community engagement and service.