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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.
Heather
Business Manager
Heather works in the powerhouse at the Rotorua Youth Centre 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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Rachael
Rangatahi Potential Manager
Kia ora. My name is Rachael and I’m really grateful to work in such an awesome team supporting rangatahi to fulfil their potential. Originally from England I have called Rotorua home for over twenty years, serving the community in both government and non-government roles.
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Leigh
Manager Youth Employment Plus – Rotorua
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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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 Rangatahi in the 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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Bex
Receptionist
Kia Ora, I’m Bex ?
You’ll find me here in the main reception or at the reception of the Health Centre.
I’m of Ngāti Porou and Ngāi Tahu descent.
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Joel
Te Hiringa/M&D Coordinator
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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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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Arnold
Kia Ora. My name is Arnold and I work in the Youth Employment Plus 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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Janey-Rose
Snr. Youth Worker / Navigator
Ko Matawhaura te Maunga, Ko Rotoiti te Roto, Ko Ngati Rongomai te Hapu, Ko Te Arawa te Waka, Ko Te Arawa te Iwi
KIA ORA! Im Janey! I am born and breed in Rotorua and have a passion for supporting our local Rangatahi.
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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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Gaby
Youth Worker/Navigator
Mari-mari kom pu che!
Inche Gabriela pingen, Inche tüwün Valdivia , Chile.
Inche mülen Rotorua , NZ
Hola a todos!
Mi nombre es Gabriela
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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Lynnelle
Youth Worker/Navigator
Kiaora ! Kō wai au?
Kō Rangiuru tōku maunga, Kō Kaituna te awa, Kō Maketu te moana
Kō Tapuika tōku iwi, Kō Ngāti Tuheke te hapū, Kō Makahae te marae
Kō Lynnelle Riritahi āhau.
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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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Benny
Senior Pou Rangatahi
Kia Ora!!! I’m Benny, I’m a Senior Pou Rangatahi at Rotorua Youth Centre
My specialty is empowering people to discover their greatness, I am also great at washing the dishes on the Marae.
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Richard
Pou Rangatahi
Kia ora. My name is Richard and I’m a Pou Rangatahi Practitioner.
I was born in England, bred on the East Coast, now living in Taupo and currently working here in Rotorua.
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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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Sally
Youth Health Receptionist
Kia ora my name is Sally and I am receptionist/guru of everything at Rotovegas Youth Health.
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 Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust is in administration for the Rotovegas Youth Health Service.
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Alicia
Acting Clinical Nurse Manager
Kia Ora, I’m Alicia!
I was born and raised in Rotorua and I’m of Ngati Whakaue/Te Arawa descent.
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Debbie
Registered Nurse
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 Rotovegas Youth Health 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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Johané
Administrator - Youth Justice
Kia Ora! My name is Johané ?
I am the administrator for the Rotovegas Heath Team up at Te Maioha.
I have a big heart for youth and children and seeing them flourish!
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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
Tessa
Registered Nurse
Kia Ora Whanau,
My name is Tessa, and I am a registered nurse.
I initially worked in mental health, but recently started working for Rotovegas in primary health care.
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Rachelle
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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